Mozambique

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Police increasingly used excessive and unnecessary force to repress protests, particularly those held by opposition members and supporters, resulting in at least 277 deaths. The rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly were severely undermined; journalists faced intimidation, harassment, threats and attacks. At least 20 civilians were killed by armed groups and a government militia in the conflict in Cabo Delgado province. Police failed to protect people from kidnappings by criminals.

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Abolitionist for all crimes

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