Luanda: President Joo Louren§o has decreed a pardon for 150 citizens who were serving prison sentences, in a move to commemorate the 50th anniversary of National Independence on November 11. The decision, announced on Thursday, is seen as a symbolic gesture to honor a significant milestone in the nation's history.
According to Angola Press News Agency, the Presidential Decree highlights the historical importance of the National Independence proclamation, which is recognized as a pivotal moment for the country. This event marked the end of colonial rule and laid the groundwork for the development of a nation that had endured centuries of oppression.
The decree underscores the government's intention, on this jubilee occasion, to foster a spirit of clemency, harmony, and fraternity within society. This spirit is intended to enhance patriotism and national unity, reflecting the values of independence and freedom.
The act of clemency by President Louren§o is aimed at offering inmates who have demonstrated good behavior and pose no danger to society a chance for reintegration into their families and communities. This initiative also seeks to promote national harmony as part of the broader anniversary celebrations.
The legal foundation for this decision is drawn from paragraph (n) of Article 119 and paragraph 4 of Article 125 of the Constitution of the Republic of Angola, as cited in the Presidential Decree.
