President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has pardoned 230 prisoners and commuted the death sentences of 3 prisoners to life imprisonment.
Former Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Commissioner Linda Kunje who was serving 15 months jail sentence is among the pardoned prisoners.
In a statement, the secretary for Homeland Security, Oliver Kumbambe, said Dr Chakwera has done this as part of Christmas celebrations.
According to the statement, the pardoned prisoners are those who were charged with minor offences and those that have demonstrated good behavioural reforms.
“The pardon of 230 prisoners and commutation of three prisoners on death roll to life imprisonment is an act of mercy during this festive season,” reads part of the statement.
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