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Namibia

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Overview

The right to adequate housing was restricted and the situation was exacerbated by high levels of unemployment, poverty and inequality. Eight prisoners of conscience in the long-running Caprivi trial were held 14 years after their arrest, on treason and sedition charges.

Death penalty status

Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

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Research

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Namibia

8 December 2015

Suggested recommendations to States considered in the 24th round of the Universal Periodic Review, 18-29 January 2016

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Namibia

1 November 2010

Suggested recommendations to States considered in the tenth round of the Universal Periodic Review, 24 January – 4 February 2011

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Namibia

1 December 2003

The Wire, December 2003. Vol. 33, No. 11.

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Namibia

30 October 2003

Namibia: Authorities must ensure a fair trial for Caprivi defendants

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