In his end-of-year address, President Alassane Ouattara announced pardons for 2000 prisoners convicted of minor offenses in Côte d’Ivoire. The decision aims to promote social reintegration and represents a shift in the country’s prison policy.
Beneficiaries of this clemency will soon reunite with their families, with a complete list to be published shortly. However, the measure excludes ongoing cases and serious offenses, including those involving high-profile figures. This gesture underscores the president’s commitment to justice reform and societal harmony.
