Central African Republic

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The right to freedom of expression was curtailed. Restrictions were imposed on freedom of peaceful assembly in the context of a new constitution. The security situation deteriorated with grave human rights violations and abuses committed by all parties to the armed conflict. Four people were brought before the Special Criminal Court for crimes under international law. Sexual and gender-based violence remained widespread. Around 2.4 million people were food insecure.

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Abolitionist for all crimes

Does not use the death penalty

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