Attending the ceremony were: Deputy Chief Justice of the Provincial People's Court Trinh Van Toan; Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the Provincial People's Procuracy Pham Quang Hung; representatives from several relevant provincial departments and agencies; and representatives from the leadership of Cu M'gar commune.
At the ceremony, Colonel Tran Van Dung, Superintendent of Dak Trung Prison, announced Decision No. 1244/QD-CTN, dated July 3, 2025, of the President of Vietnam on the 2025 amnesty (second phase) for 202 inmates; including 116 men and 86 women.
On this occasion, 13,920 prisoners nationwide were granted amnesty by the President, and in Dak Lak province, 632 prisoners were serving sentences at Dak Trung, Dak Tan, and Xuan Phuoc prisons of the Ministry of Public Security and Detention Centers No. 1 and No. 2 of the Provincial Police.
Delegates attending the ceremony. |
Over 300 inmates, representing more than 3,500 prisoners currently serving sentences at Dak Trung Prison, attended the ceremony; among them were 202 inmates who were about to return to their families and loved ones.
Mr. Cao Bao Hieu, representing the inmates receiving amnesty this time, expressed his joy and emotion at the humane and lenient policies of the Party and the State, and promised to abide by the law and strive to become good citizens upon returning to his locality.
Prisoner Cao Bao Hieu expresses his feelings on the occasion of his amnesty. |
Mr. Hieu was formerly a bank employee, but due to the "allure of money," he became entangled in legal troubles and was sentenced to 20 years in prison for "fraudulent appropriation of property." To date, Mr. Hieu has served more than 12 years of his sentence at Dak Trung Prison.
Prisoners at Dak Trung Prison who were granted amnesty on National Day, September 2nd, attended the ceremony. |
Mr. Hieu expressed: "In the first days in prison, everything around me was dark and hopeless. Every night, remorse tormented me, preventing me from sleeping. But with the encouragement and help of the prison officers and guards, I resolved to reform myself so that when I return, I will have a brighter future." Mr. Bao Hieu promised that upon returning to his hometown, he will be a good citizen, strictly abide by the policies and laws of the State and local regulations, and be determined to work honestly and build a new life.
Colonel Tran Van Dung, Superintendent of Dak Trung Prison, presents the President 's amnesty decision to the inmates. |
After serving nearly two years of his sentence, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Giang (51 years old, residing in Ea Knuec commune) was also included in the list of those granted amnesty this time, so he was very happy and anxiously awaiting the moment to return to his family, wife, and children. He said that due to his hot temper and inability to control himself, he was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for the crime of "Illegal detention."
"Upon entering the camp, I realized my mistakes. Under the strict yet humane guidance and education of the correctional officers and soldiers, I truly understood my lessons, deeply reflected on life, and learned that I must absolutely abide by the law and do useful work for society; that is the only right path," Mr. Giang shared.
Representatives attend the ceremony to present the President's amnesty decision to prisoners. |
For the crime of "illegally possessing narcotics," Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen (residing in Ho Chi Minh City) received a sentence of 7 years and 6 months in prison. At the age of 26, the 4 years and 8 months in prison are the period that Huyen feels most remorseful about, as she left behind her innocent child, her youth was buried behind the prison gates, and she had to pay the price for her mistakes.
During those long months behind bars, under the dedicated guidance and education of the prison wardens and correctional officers, Huyen realized her mistakes and resolved to reform herself. Huyen's efforts and achievements are now flourishing, as she has returned to her family, her husband and children, during the amnesty granted on National Day, September 2nd.
Representatives attending the ceremony to present Mobiphone SIM cards to inmates. |
Speaking at the ceremony, Colonel Tran Van Dung stated that during the amnesty review process, Dak Trung Prison coordinated with relevant units to ensure strict adherence to regulations, transparency, fairness, accuracy, and compliance with the law.
To prepare inmates for their return to society, the unit has provided counseling, guidance, and vocational training with the hope that each inmate, upon returning to life, can choose a suitable job to earn a living, avoid the temptations of everyday life, and strive to become a good citizen, useful to their family and society.
The prisoners processed the paperwork and received their pardons. |
The amnesty is only the beginning of the path to rehabilitation. Many challenges and difficulties lie ahead for the inmates. The comrade hopes that those who have made mistakes will continue to receive the support and assistance of their relatives, families, and society so that they can reintegrate, overcome feelings of shame and inferiority, and gradually stabilize their lives.
For those prisoners still serving their sentences, they will strive to comply strictly with the law and prison regulations; actively study and work towards rehabilitation so that they may soon meet the conditions to receive clemency from the Party and the State.
Dak Trung prison arranged transportation to take those granted amnesty to the interprovincial bus station so they could return to their families. |
As the vehicles slowly rolled away from the camp gates, the mistakes of yesterday were gradually being left behind, and a better future would unfold as they returned home, reunited with their families and loved ones, and reintegrated into community life.
Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202509/niem-vui-ngay-tro-ve-5020641/
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