Khama to free prisoners

A local prison scene
A local prison scene

When the nation celebrates 50 years of independence this month, some lucky prisoners will also have their sentences remitted. The decision, sources say, may also see some HIV/AIDS infected foreigners freed.

Mmegi has learnt that there are plans already underway to release the prisoners in a move that is expected to reduce overcrowding and reward good conduct in prisons.

Khama‘s largest release of prisoners was in 2008 when he pardoned over 1,000 prisoners a few months after taking the Presidency, The following year he freed 15 long servers.

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