Malawi

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Food insecurity levels increased, while drug shortages and an Mpox outbreak led to a health crisis. Civic space remained restricted. Discrimination against LGBTI people persisted. Two police officers were convicted for torturing a detainee. Gender-based violence was widespread, including against women refugees.

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Abolitionist in practice

Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years

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