Kuwaiti emir pardons those who insulted him

landloverreview
By landloverreview

Kuwait's ruler has used the opportunity of Ramadan - the month of fasting associated with forgiveness - to pardon all those convicted of offending him.

The announcement on Wednesday is an apparent effort to help defuse political tensions after last week's parliamentary elections in the Gulf nation.

"On the occasion of the last 10 days of Ramadan, I am pleased to issue an emiri pardon for those who have been handed jail terms on charges of insulting the emir," Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah said in a televised speech.

Source : Internet

By jade03• 31 Jul 2013 21:51
jade03

RIP, rulers are raised by servants in a political environment

By Rip Cord• 31 Jul 2013 20:48
Rip Cord

Didn't his mom tell him when he was a kid, sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you

By Rip Cord• 31 Jul 2013 20:47
Rip Cord

No the greatness of the Kuwaiti emir would to be to strike these stupid laws from the country

By mast kalandar• 31 Jul 2013 19:50
mast kalandar

greatness of the Kuwaiti emir to pardon at this time of Ramadan

By Sulieman• 31 Jul 2013 17:54
Sulieman

turbohampster ,,, Rip Cord

You both right,, But we've discussed that before in another thread.

Now they are not in Jail anymore.

By Rip Cord• 31 Jul 2013 15:31
Rip Cord

Pardoned for what? They should never have been jailed, its a charter open to abuse and its pathetic.

By turbohampster• 31 Jul 2013 15:25
turbohampster

Brit I would hardly say the good news keeps rolling in!

They should never have been in jail in the first place!

It's ridiculous that you could be sent to jail for insulting someone! Its also pretty obvious they were only released for political purposes!

By Sulieman• 31 Jul 2013 15:13
Sulieman

Very good news

Happy for the poor prisoner

By frez.joe• 31 Jul 2013 14:21
Rating: 2/5
frez.joe

Do the crime n wait for Ramdan!!!

BTW Emir's move is good on innocent prisoners.

i'm bit curious whether it's for publicity or what

By britexpat• 31 Jul 2013 14:12
britexpat

Great news. First the alleged rape victim is pardoned in the UAE and now this..

The good news keeps rolling in ..

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