President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pardons 376 detainees, discover examples!
As the Tabaski holiday approaches, the President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, granted a presidential pardon to 376 detainees. This decision, announced by decree, is part of a tradition of clemency and compassion, allowing these people to join their families to celebrate this religious festival.
The decree, drawn up under articles 43 and 47 of the Constitution, lists the prisoners benefiting from this total remission of custodial sentences. Here are some examples of people pardoned and the reasons for their convictions:
- Boubacar : Aged 18, sentenced to two years in prison, including three months in prison, for gang theft committed at night on public roads. His release is scheduled for July 14, 2024.
- Ousmane : Born in 1990, he was sentenced to three months for burglary. His release is scheduled for July 10, 2024.
- Mame Cheikh : Born in 1986, he received a three-month sentence for offering or transferring for personal consumption. His release is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
- Ousmane : Born in 2003, sentenced to three months for gang theft committed with break-in. His release is scheduled for June 25, 2024.
- Ma As : Born in 1994, sentenced to two years, including three months in prison, for gang theft on public roads. His release is scheduled for June 26, 2024.
- Ali : Born in 2002, sentenced to two years, including three months in prison, for gang theft on public roads. His release is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
