President Samia pardons 1,548 inmates to mark 63 years of Independence
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- Also it includes terminally ill prisoners in critical stages of illness, elderly inmates aged 70 and above, pregnant women who were imprisoned while expecting, and prisoners with severe physical or mental disabilities that limit their ability to work.
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has pardoned 1,548 prisoners nationwide, as Tanzania celebrate 63rd Independence Anniversary, offering a new array of hope for the individuals to reintegrate in society.
A statement issued on Monday by Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Daniel Sillo, announced that 22 of the pardoned prisoners were released immediately, while the remaining 1,526 will serve reduced sentences.
The amnesty applies to several categories, including prisoners serving sentences of two years or more who had completed at least one-quarter of their terms before October 19, 2024.
Special consideration was also given to terminally ill inmates in critical condition, elderly prisoners aged 70 and above, pregnant women who were incarcerated during their pregnancies, and individuals with severe disabilities.
Also it includes terminally ill prisoners in critical stages of illness, elderly inmates aged 70 and above, pregnant women who were imprisoned while expecting, and prisoners with severe physical or mental disabilities that limit their ability to work.
Additionally, the pardon extends to inmates whose death sentences were previously commuted to life imprisonment, those who have served 15 years or more regardless of their offenses, and detainees held for over a decade.
“The government expects these pardoned individuals to reintegrate into society as responsible citizens and avoid actions that could lead to reoffending,” the statement concluded.
