Over 300 Prisoners Expected to be Released Today

Over 300 prisoners are expected to be released today following a pardon process mediated by the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Out of 362 detainees, only 24 have refused to sign the pardon conditions, with prominent figures such as Christian Tadele, Dr. Kassa Teshager, and Dr. Chane Kebede among those expected to be freed.

The government initiated this pardon process due to security concerns, fearing that the detainees might contribute to instability if released otherwise. Officials indicated that while the Ministry of Justice preferred prosecuting the cases, the pardon was a necessary government decision given the current security landscape. However, several other political figures and journalists remain excluded from this specific release process.