Ethiopia releases over 300 prisoners to mark New Year

11 September, 2008

APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Ethiopia on Wednesday released 394 prisoners to mark the celebration of the country’s New Year on Thursday.

The amnesty was made by President Girma Woldegiorgisse in a national address on Wedneday

The government pardoned the 394 prisoners who were sentenced to five years imprisonment or more.

One prisoner sentenced to death was also pardoned to serve a life sentence instead.

Ethiopia is welcoming its New Year celebrations with a national music concert broadcast live on Ethiopian Television.