BOSSASO, PUNTLAND STATE – The President of Puntland State of Somalia, Said Abdullahi Dani, has granted amnesty to 57 prisoners in Puntland’s prisons. A circular from the office of the President stated that the prisoners were pardoned after exhibiting good behavior during their incarceration.
The move by the President is aimed at reducing the overcrowding in Puntland’s prisons and promoting rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners back into society. The amnesty comes after a review of the prisoners’ cases and a recommendation from the justice department.
The grant of amnesty to 57 prisoners in Puntland’s prisons is a positive step towards reducing overcrowding and promoting rehabilitation. However, the lack of information about the crimes committed by these prisoners raises questions about the transparency and accountability of the amnesty process. The President’s office is expected to address these concerns in the coming days.
