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A single exceptional visit has been authorized for all inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centers on the occasion of the approaching Islamic New Year (1448 AH).
The Community Protection Sector of the Ministry of Interior had carefully reviewed the legal cases of the inmates to ensure they met the legal criteria allowing them to return to their communities and start a new life with their beloved.
The Ministry of Interior's Gift for Mother's Day: An Exceptional Visit for All Inmates in Correctional Centers
Egyptian Ministry of Interior has decided to grant all inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centers one exceptional visit on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr (The Feast of Breaking the Fast).
Providing all forms of support and care to inmates of correctional and rehabilitation centers.
In a parallel move, Attorney General Counselor Mohamed Shawky directed all public prosecution offices to periodically review the legal status of individuals held in pretrial detention. Following this directive, the First Attorney General of the Supreme State Security Prosecution ordered the release of 38 defendants on bail today, October 6, 2025, pending ongoing investigations.
The schedule of the visits were set to be during the period between November 16 and December 5, the statement added.
This exceptional visit can be enjoyed on any day between Tuesday, 23 July, and Thursday, 22 August, without affecting the scheduled visitation days for the inmates.
All inmates will be granted two exceptional visits during Ramadan besides their scheduled visits, according to a Thursday statement by the Ministry of Interior.
Anyone who did not shed blood nor participated in acts of violence and terrorism would be released and those who served the time of pre-trial detention must be released immediately or referred to a trial.
Also, 518 persons have been granted a conditional release.
A number of 157 inmates have been pardoned, as part of the presidential pardon No. 52/2019, concerning the release of some inmates, after they serve part of their sentences.
The released group is part of a total of 6,925 prisoners and detained debtors, who were granted their freedom on January 25, 2019.
A presidential pardon issued on the eighth anniversary of January 25 Revolution, directing releasing 6,925 prisoners and detained debtors.
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