Saddam Hussein Frees All Political Prisoners

World | October 20, 2002, Sunday // 00:00

Iraq has begun releasing political prisoners under an unprecedented amnesty issued by president Saddam Hussein to mark his 100 percent win in last week's referendum. It is the first time the president has pardoned political prisoners in his 23-year rule. The move to free all political prisoners and most other inmates was seen as part of Saddam's campaign to rally Iraqis behind his leadership at a time when he faces the prospect of U.S. military action to topple him. The reprieve also covers most criminal prisoners. It takes effect immediately except in the case of those sentenced or detained because of murder.

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