Egypt’s government frees 41 prisoners ahead of Eid holiday

CAIRO (AP) — A political party in Egypt and state-run media say Egyptian officials have released more than three dozens prisoners a week before the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is typically a time of amnesty. Other political activists and family members have confirmed that several high-profile detainees were released Sunday. The Reform and Development Party says those released had been political prisoners being held in pre-trial detention. The English edition of the state-run newspaper Al-Ahram says that a total of 41 prisoners were released. The government’s human rights body says there has been a release of individuals held in pre-trial detention but has given no details. in his statement.