The President of Benin granted presidential pardons to 828 prisoners

Natitingou (Xinhua) - The head of state of Benin, Mr. Boni Yayi, has to mark the 51st anniversary of independence of Benin on August 1, 1960, pardoned 828 inmates of the law, according to a statement from the board Ministers held Saturday at Natitingou, about 600 km northwest of Cotonou.

The President of Benin granted presidential pardons to 828 prisoners

President Boni Yayi of Benin

The measure that would result from concern for "the improvement of prison conditions and congestion of civilian prisons" does not apply to persons convicted of offenses of misappropriation of public funds or similar offenses, unless they repay the misappropriated funds or put at risk of fines and court costs,