Iraq frees almost 900 inmates in December

"491 inmates were released under the General Amnesty Law after the completion of legal procedures and confirmation of their eligibility under the law, while 408 other inmates were released based on other judicial decisions," said the Iraqi justice ministry.

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Iraq frees over 400 inmates in November under amnesty law

Overcrowding has proved a significant problem in Iraqi prisons, with the General Amnesty Law having alleviated pressure on the country's penitentiary system.

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Iraq frees over 10,000 convicts under amnesty law

The actual number of all prisoners and detainees released by Iraqi judiciary under the law is over 35,000.

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Iraq frees 666 inmates under amended amnesty law in October: Ministry

“The total number of inmates released by Iraqi correctional departments during the month of October 2025 amounted to 390 inmates … including 666 inmates who were released based on the General Amnesty Law,” the justice ministry said in a statement.

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Iraq releases over 9,000 prisoners under general amnesty law: Minister

“More than 9,200 prisoners have been released under the amnesty law,” Justice Minister Khalid Shwani said in a televised interview, adding that 60,000 inmates remain in the ministry’s facilities.

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Iraq says general amnesty ‘significantly’ reduced prison overcrowding

"The law has contributed significantly to reducing overcrowding in prisons," a spokesperson for the Iraqi justice ministry said, adding that new detention facilities are being built across the country to mitigate overcrowding.

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Iraqi prisoner dies days before amnesty release, family alleges torture

Haider Saud Rashid al-Aliawiy, a prisoner set to be released under Iraq’s General Amnesty Law, died in custody just two days before his scheduled release, prompting allegations from his family of foul play.

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Iraq frees over 19,000 under amended amnesty law: Judiciary

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council announced that more than 19,000 people have been released under a revised general amnesty law, part of a broader group of over 93,000 covered by the legislation.

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Iraq releases up to 500 prisoners per general amnesty

There are reportedly over 60,000 inmates across 30 Iraqi prisons. The capacity of the facilities is around 25,000.

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