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Over 1,100 prisoners freed across Afghanistan for Eid al-Adha

By Veda Qalandari

May 26, 2026 - 11:59 am

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KABUL (Pajhwok): The Prisons Administration Affairs says that 1,191 prisoners, detainees, and other held individuals have been released from prisons across the country following approval by the Supreme Court.

In a statement, the administration said the release process was carried out through a transparent procedure.

It added that the move is intended to allow those released to spend the days of Eid al-Adha with their families, relatives, and friends.

The administration did not provide further details, including the types of offenses or the provinces from which the released individuals were held.

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