Turkey will grant early release to some 38

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Turkey to release 38,000 jailed for pre-coup crimes

Turkey will grant early release to some 38,000 prisoners who committed crimes before July 1, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Wednesday, amid reports of prison overcrowding after the failed coup.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016
alleged coup plotters,Turkey coup attempt,putsch,Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag,amnesty,Prisoners,release, 38,000 prisoners,AFP,failed July 15 coup

Turkey to release 38,000 jailed for pre-coup crimes

Turkey will grant early release to some 38,000 prisoners who committed crimes before July 1, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said Wednesday, amid reports of prison overcrowding after the failed coup.