Botswana

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Police used unnecessary and excessive force against demonstrators protesting a bill to grant excessive presidential powers. Persistent drought increased the threat of food insecurity. Religious groups opposed draft amendments which proposed to protect LGBTI people’s rights. Gender-based violence continued to rise. The UN urged the government to address environmental challenges, including access to water. Botswana continued to sentence people to death.

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Retains the death penalty in law

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