Ethiopia Pardons More than 4,000 Prisoners to Help Prevent Coronavirus Spread
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Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde has granted pardon to more than 4,000 prisoners in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus.
"This is the time to redirect our energy from panic, fear and worry towards purposeful contribution by pooling whatever resources we have for a national emergency stockpile," the statement read.
In order to reduce prison overcrowding and prevent the spread of #COVID19, I have, in accordance with article 71/7 of our Constitution, granted pardon to 4011 prisoners convicted of minor crimes serving a sentence up to 3 years and those about to be released.
— Sahle-Work Zewde (@SahleWorkZewde) March 25, 2020
Source: CNN
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