Zimbabwe's Mugabe Frees Thousands of Prisoners

In his amnesty, President Robert Mugabe has pardoned inmates with the exception of those serving time for violent crimes such as murder, armed robbery and rape.

  • Zimbabwe:   Tears, Joy As Mugabe Empties Jails

    Zimbabwe Standard, 29 May 2016

    AS news filtered at Chikurubi Maximum Prison that President Robert Mugabe had pardoned hundreds of convicted criminals, incarcerated Johanne Masowe eChishanu apostolic sect leader… Read more »

There is need to improve the living conditions for Zimbabwean prisoners.

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