An Diem Prison is ready for amnesty day.

These days, the atmosphere at An Diem Prison (located in Thuong Duc commune, Da Nang) is more bustling and lively than ever. This time, An Diem Prison has 89 inmates being considered for amnesty. This is the result of a continuous process of rehabilitation by the inmates and the careful and humane efforts of the prison guards and related units.

To best prepare for this significant event, the An Diem Prison Management Board has recently directed the sub-camps, vocational training areas, and the Prison Guard Police Team to urgently implement the necessary steps in accordance with regulations. The President's decision, along with guiding documents from the Ministry of Public Security and the Amnesty Council, have been publicly posted on bulletin boards, in the library, and in the cells so that all inmates can access them, assess their eligibility, and then write an amnesty application using the provided form.

Prisoners are taught carpentry at An Diem Prison.

An Diem Prison officials provided inmates with detailed information regarding the amnesty regulations.

“Amnesty is a humanitarian policy, demonstrating the leniency of the Party and the State towards prisoners who have shown good behavior, repentance, and a desire to become useful citizens. Because of its profound political and humanitarian significance, the process of reviewing and recommending amnesty at An Diem Prison has been implemented in accordance with the prescribed standards and conditions, following the correct procedures and guidelines. We ensure absolute transparency, democracy, and fairness, preventing any negative practices during the review process.”

Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Ngoc Thach, Deputy Superintendent of An Diem Prison

A notable aspect of this year's preparation process was the meticulous planning for the inmates' reintegration day. Before allowing inmates to write their applications, correctional officers proposed that the prison management facilitate contact between inmates and their relatives. The purpose was to accurately determine the address where the inmates would return after being granted amnesty.

All inmates must provide specific and accurate information and sign a commitment letter stating that upon release, they will immediately return to their local area and report to the authorities within the stipulated timeframe. In addition, the prison management actively encourages and guides inmates and their families to fulfill all civil obligations to ensure they meet the criteria for amnesty.

Among the 89 inmates at An Diem Prison who were recommended for amnesty this time, each has a different story, a different journey of redemption. Inmate Ngo Tam Truong Duy (born in 1990, from Tam Xuan commune, Da Nang ) could not hide his tears of happiness. Sentenced to 12 months in prison for disseminating obscene materials and scheduled to serve his sentence from November 2025, Duy had lived through a long period of torment, having left behind his young wife and three young children.

“When the prison guards informed me that my name was on the list of those recommended for amnesty, I was so happy that I stayed up all night. A 12-month sentence isn't too long, but the price I paid for my lack of legal knowledge was enormous. Throughout this time, thanks to the education provided by the officers, I have realized my mistakes and worked hard to atone for them. Thinking about finally being able to go home and hug my wife and children, I promised myself that I would become an honest citizen and find a legitimate job to support my family,” prisoner Duy shared.

Sharing in the overwhelming joy of being recommended for amnesty is inmate Huynh Van Thang (born in 2002, from Phu Ninh commune, Da Nang). Thang was sentenced to 7 years in prison for fraud and misappropriation of property and began serving his sentence in December 2023. In the early days of his imprisonment, Thang was almost completely devastated. However, thanks to the care and persistent guidance of the prison officers, Thang was able to recover and strive for good rehabilitation. Inmate Thang confided that the mistakes of his youth had taken many things from him, but the leniency of the State had given him a second chance to rebuild his life at such a young age.

Besides the joy of those about to be freed, the atmosphere of striving for good behavior also strongly spread to the inmates who did not meet the criteria in this batch. Seeing their fellow prisoners preparing their belongings in anticipation of their release, they did not feel inferior but took it as a goal to strive for.

Inmates recommended for amnesty participated in a legal consultation and assistance conference at An Diem Prison.

Expressing his determination to reform, inmate Le Quoc Huy (born in 1986, from Cam Le ward, Da Nang), who has been serving a 26-year sentence for embezzlement since December 2021, sincerely shared: “My sentence is very long, and I am not yet eligible for the 2026 amnesty. However, seeing 89 other inmates here being recommended for amnesty due to good behavior, I feel no envy; on the contrary, I am happy for them and find hope in their situation. The President's amnesty decision is the clearest proof that all inmates have the same opportunity. If we strive for good behavior and work hard, the day of our release will not be far away. I will continue to be determined to reform well and strictly abide by the discipline so that when I meet the conditions, I will also receive clemency and return to my family and community soon.”

Preparations for amnesty at An Diem Prison are entering their final stages. Here, humanity and the light of the law are intertwined, opening a bright new chapter for those who have gone astray, guiding them towards the path of righteousness.

Ngoc Thi

Source: https://cand.vn/trai-giam-an-diem-san-sang-cho-ngay-dac-xa-post812071.html