Maldives

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Maldives remained one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, yet it continued to rely heavily on fossil fuels. Marginalized communities faced disproportionate impacts of the climate crisis. Restrictions on press freedom and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly continued.

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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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