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Burkina Faso pardons over 1,000 prisoners to ease congestion

Burkina Faso pardons over 1,000 prisoners to ease congestion

The government said it hopes this gives prisoners a second chance and is part of its broader prison reform efforts.

Burundi pardons jailed journalist Irangabiye

Burundi pardons jailed journalist Irangabiye

Irangabiye's case had provoked international condemnation, with the United Nations voicing concern last year over her imprisonment.

Morocco king pardons over two thousand prisoners

Morocco king pardons over two thousand prisoners

Among those pardoned, 2,278 are currently incarcerated, while 182 are serving their sentences outside prison, the Ministry of Justice said.

Kenyan president frees over 5,000 prisoners

Kenyan president frees over 5,000 prisoners

Petty offenders and long-term offenders with less than six months of their jail sentences are among the 5,000 inmates going home early.

Chadian leader pardons 110 anti-government protesters

Chadian leader pardons 110 anti-government protesters

The pardoned protesters were detained in October during demonstrations over the the country's transition period.