Montenegro
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Overview
Past murders and attacks on journalists and media workers were not resolved. The Constitutional Court found that investigations into alleged torture and ill-treatment failed to meet international standards. The funding of NGOs was threatened and human rights defenders were subjected to smear campaigns by media supportive of the government.
Death penalty status
Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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