The Syrian national Mohammed Kourani is being held at Litla-Hraun prison under strict security measures. Jóhannesson [formerly Mohamad Kourani] in the near future and deport him from Iceland as soon as possible. Once the committee has processed the case, it will be sent to the Office of the President, where President Halla Tómasdóttir will sign the pardon. As previously reported, Kourani has renounced his claim to international protection. Pardon request filed months agoStefán Karl Kristjánsson, Kourani’s attorney, confirmed that a request for pardon was submitted on his behalf several months ago.