Moroccan king pardons 991 prisoners on Proclamation of Independence Day

A total of 696 inmates had their prison terms reduced, 10 were granted freedom and one had a death sentence lowered to a life sentence, according to the ministry statement.

The others who are not currently jailed had their prison terms or fines or both annulled.

The Proclamation of Independence Day is celebrated on Jan. 11 every year to commemorate Morocco’s proclamation of independence on Jan. 11, 1944.

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