Overview

The rights of women and girls continued to be violated, although legislation outlawing early and child marriage was passed. There was at least one allegation of police brutality against a journalist, and a political opposition member was subjected to enforced disappearance. The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and expression continued to be threatened. The growing use of harmful drugs and a shortage of surgeons undermined the right to health. Deforestation as a consequence of illegal mining and logging continued. The government entered an international agreement to combat overfishing.