Equatorial Guinea
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Overview
Harassment, intimidation and arbitrary detention of human rights defenders continued. The rights to freedom of association and assembly were curtailed; people attending peaceful gatherings were arbitrarily detained and beaten. Pregnant girls were barred from attending school.
Death penalty status
Retentionist
Retains the death penalty in law
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