It is more than likely that the last three prisoners involved in the murder of Ahmed Boushicki in Lillehammer in 1973 may receive a pardon shortly after New Year, Norwegian sources said Saturday. Once a pardon is granted they would have to leave Norway as soon as possible. The three, who are serving sentences from 61/2 to 9 years, are Sylvia Rafael, Dan Erbel and Avraham Gemmer. Two others who were arrested with them and convicted of espionage and complicity in the murder of the Moroccan national, have already been released. All had been alleged to have been Israeli agents.
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