Madagascar
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Overview
There was widespread poverty; access to food, water, health care and education was restricted. Prison conditions remained harsh; the excessive use of pre-trial detention persisted. The criminal justice system continued to be used to harass and intimidate human rights defenders and journalists, and restrict their freedom of expression, particularly those working on environmental and corruption issues.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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South Korea
“Your fight is our fight” - messages to the women of South Korea
Madagascar
Six women and their fight for justice in Madagascar
Punished for being poor: Pre-trial detention in Madagascar
Death sentences and executions in 2015