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As the State of Emergency (SoE) comes to an end on January 31, several detainees who have been held for months under detention orders without charge are anxiously awaiting their freedom.
For 89 families, the expiry of the SoE will mean either release or formal charges.
Speaking to Guardian Media, the wife of a detainee, said she remains alarmed that her husband has been incarcerated for several months without facing a single charge. She said he was detained after assisting someone of questionable character and that the prolonged uncertainty has taken a heavy toll on the family. According to her, once the SoE expires, her husband will finally learn whether he will be charged or released. His attorney has advised that if charges are laid, he would be eligible for bail as a first-time offender.
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