The government failed to investigate extrajudicial killings, including of the human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko. Journalists and other government critics continued to face widespread political repression, including arbitrary arrests and detentions. Detainees were subjected to torture and other ill-treatment. The economic crisis deepened, creating conditions that exacerbated inequality. Gender-based violence was widespread and the rights of LGBTI people were severely undermined.
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