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An Office of the Ombudsperson investigation found that detainees were tortured by correctional services officers. Journalists were intimidated and harassed, leading them to self-censor. The right to a fair trial was restricted. Survivors of gender-based violence faced barriers to justice. A UN expert raised concerns about discrimination against persons with albinism. The Polihali Dam project restricted local communities’ access to water and caused significant environmental disruption.

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