Bahrain's King Hamad pardons 1,584 riot and criminal prisoners on Eid Al Fitr, marking 25 years of his reign.

Bahrain's King Hamad issued a royal decree on Eid Al Fitr, pardoning 1,584 prisoners convicted for riot and criminal cases, marking 25 years since the monarch's ascension to the throne. A majority of the released prisoners had served at least half of their sentences, with 65% convicted on charges related to riots. The pardons aim to maintain societal cohesion and stability, while protecting the social fabric of Bahrain.