The activists were convicted on Sunday for endangering national security Five bloggers who were found guilty of threatening state security were yesterday pardoned by UAE President Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Gulf News has reported. Officials said the men were among the 554 prisoners across the country who were pardoned by Shaikh Khalifa ahead of the 40th UAE National Day celebrations.The bloggers' lawyer, Dr Mohammad Al Rokn and their families also confirmed they were informed by the office of the public prosecutor that the men would be freed once formalities were completed. The activists were convicted on Sunday for endangering national security. They were sentenced to up to three years in prison by the Federal Supreme Court with no right to appeal the verdict.
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