Zimbabwe: Female Open Prison Brings Relief

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Zimbabwe: Female Open Prison Brings Relief

[The Herald] Unpleasant situations where young children forget their mothers owing to prolonged absence caused by life issues like jail time is now a thing of the past, thanks to the advent of an open prison system for females.

Source: allAfrica.com

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