ALGIERS – The Algerian president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Wednesday granted presidential pardons and clemency measures for 2,471 prisoners, the Algerian presidency said in a statement.
“The president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has decided on presidential pardons and clemency measures for 2,471 prisoners, covering the following categories:
- Full remission of the sentence for people who have not been imprisoned and have been given a final sentence of 24 months or less.
- Full remission of the sentence for people who have been sentenced to 18 months or less.
- Partial remission of the 18-month sentence for prisoners with a final sentence of more than 18 months but not more than 30 years.
- The full or partial sentence remission of the sentence is extended to 24 months for convicted prisoners aged 65 or over, minors, pregnant women and mothers of children under three years old.
The Algerian president has also decided to maintain the exceptions to the pardon for the categories mentioned in the presidential decree.
In addition, the Algerian president has granted full remission of the remainder of the sentence for 14 prisoners convicted for crimes against public order.
He also decided on clemency measures for eight prisoners on remand or awaiting trial for crimes against public order,” the statement said.
