Fak Kurba initiative arranges release of 5 detainees in Oman

Muscat: Five detainees were released in Nizwa court after a donor contribution was made as part of the "Fak Kurba" initiative.

The initiative said in a statement: "A donor who refused to reveal himself, took care of all five cases who meet the terms and conditions of Fak Kurba Initiative in Nizwa court."

The campaign, Fak Kurba - which is Arabic for redeeming anguish - was launched by the Oman Lawyers Association (OLA) in 2012. Since then the campaign has helped free more than 1,000 prisoners in the Sultanate.

Fak Kurba initiative cases involve citizens and residents of different nationalities. Where the amounts paid to release persons range from OMR 100 to a maximum of OMR 2,000.