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flag Zimbabwe pardoned 4,305 prisoners in March 2026 to ease overcrowding, citing outdated prisons and poor conditions.

flag Zimbabwe’s National Assembly has called for urgent improvements to its prison system following President Mnangagwa’s pardon of 4,305 inmates in March 2026 to alleviate severe overcrowding. flag The move, aimed at supporting rehabilitation, excluded serious offenders and targeted vulnerable groups, including minors, the elderly, and those who completed at least one-third of their sentences. flag MPs highlighted outdated infrastructure, poor sanitation, and lack of basic amenities in prisons built during colonial times. flag A 2024 report confirmed facilities operated at 200% to 300% above capacity. flag While officials emphasized restorative justice and reintegration, concerns persist over rising violent crime linked to illicit weapons.

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