The authorities escalated their crackdown on peaceful dissent. Activists and independent journalists were detained and prosecuted on spurious charges. New legislation on “foreign representatives” severely restricted civil society’s rights to freedom of association and expression. Twenty-two defendants were acquitted of politically motivated charges. Gender-based violence, including domestic violence, remained widespread and under-reported. Three out of four households could not afford an adequate diet. Authorities failed to consult the public about policies and decisions affecting the environment.
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