
Oman's Sultan Pardons 459 Inmates
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a special royal pardon for 459 prison inmates, including both Omani citizens and foreign nationals.
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His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman has issued a special royal pardon for 459 prison inmates, including both Omani citizens and foreign nationals.

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