Thousands of Prisoners Freed for New Year

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011 2:59:02 AM GMT Tuesday, September 13, 2011 2:55:36 AM GMT

Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian federal and a regional government announced over the weekend the release and pardon of over 8,000 inmates as the horn of Africa's country celebrates its entry into the new year of 2004.

Ethiopia is unique in that it follows the Julian calendar, which is eight years behind the Gregorian calendar adopted my most of the world.

Approved by Ethiopian president, Girma Weldegiorgis, the federal government of Ethiopia has released 2,620 inmates on pardon as the East African country prepares to welcome Julian New Year on Monday, said a statement from the Ministry of Justice.

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