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BREAKING: Mutharika pardons 197 prisoners
President Peter Mutharika has today pardoned 197 prisoners.
“The Pardon of the 197 prisoners is a symbol of forgiveness as the country commemorates its Christmas and New Year Celebrations,” said Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security in a statement issued this morning.
Government said the 197 prisoners who have been pardoned are those who have served at least half of their prison sentences, with good behaviour and were not convicted of serious offences.