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NEWS: Manhunt for more than 200 naked and armed prisoners in UgandaNEWS: Manhunt for more than 200 naked and armed prisoners in Uganda

NEWS: Manhunt for more than 200 naked and armed prisoners in Uganda

Ugandan forces are looking for greater than 200 naked inmates, who escaped in a jailbreak on Wednesday. Many of the…

September 18, 2020
Egypt releases 4,011 prisoners on Sinai Liberation DayEgypt releases 4,011 prisoners on Sinai Liberation Day

Egypt releases 4,011 prisoners on Sinai Liberation Day

Egypt's Prisons Authority, which operates under the auspices of the interior ministry, ordered on Thursday the release of 4,100 prisoners…

April 25, 2020
Cameroon set to release prisoners to prevent spread of CoronavirusCameroon set to release prisoners to prevent spread of Coronavirus

Cameroon set to release prisoners to prevent spread of Coronavirus

President Paul Biya announced that he will take steps that will lead to the release of thousands of prisoners to…

April 17, 2020
Morocco set to free over 5000 prisoners to curb spread of coronavirusMorocco set to free over 5000 prisoners to curb spread of coronavirus

Morocco set to free over 5000 prisoners to curb spread of coronavirus

King Mohammed VI on Sunday pardoned more than 5,000 inmates to prevent the new coronavirus from contaminating Moroccan prisons, the…

April 5, 2020
Coronavirus combat: Ethiopia to free over 4,000 prisonersCoronavirus combat: Ethiopia to free over 4,000 prisoners

Coronavirus combat: Ethiopia to free over 4,000 prisoners

Ethiopia has announced it would free thousands of inmates from the country’s overcrowded prisons as part of efforts to curb…

March 26, 2020
Zimbabwe is releasing 5,000 inmates in food shortagesZimbabwe is releasing 5,000 inmates in food shortages

Zimbabwe is releasing 5,000 inmates in food shortages

Zimbabwe will be releasing at least 5,000 prisoners to reduce food shortages at correctional facilities as the southern Africa country…

March 5, 2020
Ethiopia to free political prisoners ‘for the national good’Ethiopia to free political prisoners ‘for the national good’

Ethiopia to free political prisoners ‘for the national good’

Ethiopia on Wednesday said it would release dozens of high-profile prisoners from jail, including opposition activists held over an alleged…

February 26, 2020