Under parliament's decision on granting amnesty, 256 detainees were released from penitentiary institutions, RA Justice Ministry's press service reports.

The maximum number of detainees, around 60 people, were released from Erebuni penitentiary and minimum number, 1 individual - from "Yerevan-Kentron" penitentiary.

Among released detainees, there are 5 women and 3 minors.