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Peru government says will not pardon jailed Fujimori

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori attends his trial at the Special Police Headquarters in Lima June 30, 2008. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's government has rejected a pardon request from jailed former President Alberto Fujimori after concluding he does not suffer from a terminal illness, Justice Minister Daniel Figallo said on Friday.

Fujimori, 74, was imprisoned on corruption and human rights convictions stemming from his 1990-2000 rule.

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