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The right to freedom of peaceful assembly was restricted. Women’s and girls’ rights continued to be threatened. An affirmative action bill to promote gender equality was finally enacted. An anti-LGBTI bill was passed in parliament but faced legal challenges delaying its enactment. Important progress was made in fighting malaria. Illegal mining had a negative impact on the environment and on the livelihoods of cocoa farmers.

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Abolitionist in practice

Retains the death penalty in law, but hasn’t executed for at least 10 years

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