Jailed British mercenary pardoned

Nov 3 2009

The family of former British soldier Simon Mann have spoken of their delight after he was granted a full pardon for his part in a failed coup plot in Equatorial Guinea.

Mann, 57, was sentenced to a 34-year jail term after admitting conspiring to oust President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, leader of the tiny West African country.

A statement released by the Mann family read: "The family is absolutely delighted that Simon has been pardoned and is to be released shortly."

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