Uzbek Leader Pardons Prisoners on Constitution Anniversary

President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, has signed a decree granting pardons to 615 individuals who have shown genuine repentance and a commitment to reform.

The move marks the 33rd anniversary of the adoption of Uzbekistan’s Constitution, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.

Under the decree:

220 individuals were fully released from their sentences

123 received early conditional release

97 had sentences replaced with more lenient ones

175 saw their prison terms reduced

The pardons include 9 foreign nationals, 29 women, 23 men over 60, 264 under 30, and two minors. Nine individuals previously involved with banned organizations were also included.

Authorities have been tasked with helping the pardoned individuals reintegrate into society, including support for family reunification, employment, and adopting healthy lifestyles.