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Zambian leader pardons 554 prisoners to mark Africa Freedom Day

Xinhua, May 25, 2016 Adjust font size:

Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Tuesday pardoned 554 inmates to mark the commemoration of Africa Freedom Day which falls on May 25.

Among those pardoned include 40 Ethiopian juveniles.

Minister of Home Affairs Davies Mwila said in a statement that the Zambian leader has pardoned the inmates in line with powers vested in him and that the gesture has contributed to decongesting prison facilities in the country.

The Zambian minister added that the pardoning of 40 Ethiopian juveniles was of great significance as it resolves the dilemma of having young people incarcerated together with adults.

The Zambian minister expressed optimism that the pardoned inmates had reformed and would be responsible citizens. Endit