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The government continued its use of draconian legislation and crackdowns on freedom of expression and association. It passed new laws to stifle dissent, without adequate consultation and in contravention of international human rights laws and standards. Minorities, activists and civil society continued to be intimidated and harassed. The government failed to make meaningful progress on truth, justice and reparations for those affected by the internal armed conflict that ended in May 2009. Proposed legislative amendments to ensure the rights of LGBTI people and Muslim women and girls were not carried out.

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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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