Côte d’Ivoire
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Overview
Political activists, civil society representatives, journalists and others who expressed dissent were arbitrarily arrested. The government imposed a ban on public protests. Dozens of people were killed and hundreds injured during protests and clashes in the context of contested presidential elections. Impunity for past human rights violations continued.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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Côte d’Ivoire: ICC confirmation of Gbagbo and Blé Goudé acquittal another disappointment for victims of post-election violence
Côte d’Ivoire: Hundreds arrested languishing in detention following presidential election unrest
Côte d’Ivoire: The use of machetes and guns reveals horrors of post-election violence
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