Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed the release of 94 inmates from correctional institutions under the Rehabilitation Program for Repentant Offenders, in implementation of directives issued by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The measure forms part of an Amiri pardon intended to provide those covered with an opportunity to return to their families and reintegrate into society.
In an official statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the ministry explained that the Special Security Affairs and Correctional Institutions Sector carried out the release procedures on Monday, October 19. All 94 inmates were identified as beneficiaries of the Amiri pardon within the rehabilitation program described in the announcement.
The ministry said the initiative reflects the leadership’s commitment to giving eligible individuals another opportunity to resume their lives with their families and contribute positively to their communities. The statement emphasized the social and humanitarian importance of supporting successful reintegration after a period in correctional institutions.
Authorities also reaffirmed their commitment to continuing rehabilitation and reform programs aimed at improving inmates’ behavior, reinforcing positive values and preparing individuals for their eventual return to society. Such initiatives are intended to contribute to family stability and strengthen social cohesion by supporting constructive participation in community life.
The official announcement specifically identified the Rehabilitation Program for Repentant Offenders as the framework under which the release took place. However, it did not provide the names or nationalities of the individuals released, details of their convictions, or the lengths of their original sentences. Those particulars should therefore not be assumed or attributed to the ministry without further official information.
An important distinction concerns the timeline. Although the public announcement was made on October 22, the release itself had already been completed on October 19. The report consequently concerns an implemented measure rather than a future decision awaiting enforcement or a newly announced application process.
The Ministry of Interior concluded by reaffirming its intention to maintain correctional and rehabilitation initiatives that help inmates prepare for productive lives after release. The statement did not announce a general pardon covering every inmate in Kuwait’s correctional system. Instead, it referred specifically to the 94 individuals covered by the Amiri initiative.
Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), citing the Ministry of Interior

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has confirmed the release of 94 inmates from correctional institutions under the Rehabilitation Program for Repentant Offenders, in implementation of directives issued by His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. The measure forms part of an Amiri pardon intended to provide those covered with an opportunity to return to their families and reintegrate into society.

In an official statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, the ministry explained that the Special Security Affairs and Correctional Institutions Sector carried out the release procedures on Monday, October 19. All 94 inmates were identified as beneficiaries of the Amiri pardon within the rehabilitation program described in the announcement.

The ministry said the initiative reflects the leadership’s commitment to giving eligible individuals another opportunity to resume their lives with their families and contribute positively to their communities. The statement emphasized the social and humanitarian importance of supporting successful reintegration after a period in correctional institutions.

Authorities also reaffirmed their commitment to continuing rehabilitation and reform programs aimed at improving inmates’ behavior, reinforcing positive values and preparing individuals for their eventual return to society. Such initiatives are intended to contribute to family stability and strengthen social cohesion by supporting constructive participation in community life.

The official announcement specifically identified the Rehabilitation Program for Repentant Offenders as the framework under which the release took place. However, it did not provide the names or nationalities of the individuals released, details of their convictions, or the lengths of their original sentences. Those particulars should therefore not be assumed or attributed to the ministry without further official information.

An important distinction concerns the timeline. Although the public announcement was made on October 22, the release itself had already been completed on October 19. The report consequently concerns an implemented measure rather than a future decision awaiting enforcement or a newly announced application process.

The Ministry of Interior concluded by reaffirming its intention to maintain correctional and rehabilitation initiatives that help inmates prepare for productive lives after release. The statement did not announce a general pardon covering every inmate in Kuwait’s correctional system. Instead, it referred specifically to the 94 individuals covered by the Amiri initiative.

Source: Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), citing the Ministry of Interior