Namibia
Overview
Detainees acquitted after the long-running Caprivi treason trial lived in fear of being rearrested after the Prosecutor General decided to appeal against the court ruling. There was a high incidence of gender-based violence, including rape, against women and girls. Violations of the right to freedom of expression continued.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
News
Media enquiries
Robert Shivambu
Southern Africa Press Officer, +27 11 283 6000 robert.shivambu@amnesty.org
Our Offices
Amnesty International Secretariat Office
View All Contact InfoResearch
Reports, briefings, urgent actions and UN submissions
Commentary
Analysis, opinion, personal stories and more.