Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Three thousand political prisoners, the majority of whom are Jews, will regain their political freedom as the result of a decrec of amnestly which is scheduled to be issued by the new government.
Many of the prisoners were held in jail pending trial on charges of political offenses.
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