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Overview
Forcible returns to Afghanistan continued. Security measures used in the context of the counter-terrorism strategy continued to be a pressing concern. At the request of the police, the government announced the introduction of projectile electro-shock weapons (Tasers) for day-to-day use.
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Abolitionist for all crimes
Does not use the death penalty
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