The Gambia 2016 Human Rights Report
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The Gambia 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
The Gambia 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
The Gambia's constitution enumerates a full range of provisions and assurances for a multiparty democratic republic. Human rights organizations and opposition parties, however, claimed the government repeatedly took steps to restrict the democratic space. In 2011 voters reelected President Yahya Jammeh to a fourth term in a peaceful, orderly election; however, international observers considered it neither free nor fair. President Jammeh's party, the Alliance for Patriotic Reorientation and Construction (APRC), continued to dominate the political landscape, winning an overwhelming majority of national assembly seats in the parliamentary elections in 2012 and local assembly seats in local elections in 2013. Six of the seven opposition parties boycotted or otherwise did not participate in both the National Assembly and local government elections to protest government intervention and intimidation of opponents.Civilian authorities at times did not maintain effective control over the security forces. The regime responded with excessive force to peaceful public protests on April 14, April 16, and May 9. More than 70 supporters of the United Democratic Party (UDP) were arrested; several were beaten and tortured during the three protests. Thirty of the detainees were convicted on July 20 and July 21, and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Two of the detainees died in custody.
More Fear Than Fair
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Author : Jim Wormington
language : en
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Release Date : 2016
More Fear Than Fair written by Jim Wormington and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Assembly, Right of categories.
"The report, 'More Fear Than Fair: Gambia's 2016 Presidential Election,' describes how the government of President Yahya Jammeh, who came to power in a 1994 coup, has used a crackdown on the opposition, domination of state media, and state resources for campaigning to ensure a political advantage in the election. Authorities have threatened, arbitrarily arrested, jailed, and tortured members of opposition political parties. Since April, more than 90 opposition activists have been arrested for participating in peaceful protests, with 30 sentenced to three-year prison terms. Two opposition activists have died in custody"--Publisher's description.
Angola 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Angola 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Angola is a constitutional republic. The ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) has been in power since independence in 1975. In August 2012, the government held the first presidential and legislative elections following the promulgation of the 2010 constitution. The MPLA received 71.8 percent of the vote, and in September 2012, President Jose Eduardo dos Santos began a five-year term as president under the new constitution.Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control over the security forces.The three most important human rights abuses were cruel, excessive, and degrading punishment, including reported cases of torture and beatings; limits on freedoms of assembly, association, speech, and press; and official corruption and impunity.
Djibouti 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Djibouti 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Djibouti is a republic with a strong elected president and a weak legislature. In 2010 parliament amended the constitution to remove term limits, facilitating the 2011 and 2016 re-election of President Ismail Omar Guelleh for a third and fourth term. Three independent and two opposition candidates also participated in the April presidential election. International observers from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the Arab League characterized the election as "peaceful," "calm," and "sufficiently free and transparent," but noted irregularities. Most opposition groups did not characterize the elections as free and fair. Opposition parties participated in February 2013 legislative elections for the first time in 10 years; perceived flaws in the vote fueled months of protest and an opposition boycott of the National Assembly until the signing of a framework agreement with the government in 2014. International observers from the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the Arab League had characterized the 2013 elections as free and fair, an assessment disputed both domestically and by some other international observers.Civilian authorities maintained effective control over security forces.The most serious human rights problems included: the government's abridgement of the ability of citizens to choose or significantly influence their government by suppressing the opposition and refusing to allow several opposition groups to form legally recognized political parties; harassing, abusing, and detaining government critics; denying the population access to independent sources of information; and restricting freedoms of speech and assembly.
Gabon 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Gabon 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Gabon is a republic with a presidential form of government dominated by the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), which has held power since 1968. On August 31, the National Electoral Commission announced incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba defeated opponent Jean Ping in the August 27 election by a margin of less than 2 percent of the vote. Observers noted numerous irregularities, including a highly questionable vote count in Bongo's home province. The government forcibly dispersed violent demonstrations that followed the election. Observers characterized the 2011 legislative elections as generally free and fair, although some opposition parties boycotted them, citing the government's inability to provide for full transparency and prevent voter irregularities. PDG candidates won 114 of 120 seats in the National Assembly.Civilian authorities generally maintained control over the security forces, but at times abuse and lapses of discipline occurred.The most important human rights problems in the country were harsh prison conditions, lengthy pretrial detention, and arbitrary arrests, particularly following the disputed August 27 election.
Libya 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Libya 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
The most serious human rights problems during the year resulted from the absence of effective governance, justice, and security institutions, and abuses and violations committed by armed groups affiliated with the government, its opponents, terrorists, and criminal groups. Consequences of the failure of the rule of law included arbitrary and unlawful killings and impunity for these crimes; civilian casualties in armed conflicts; killings of politicians and human rights defenders; torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; and harsh and life-threatening conditions in detention and prison facilities.
Morocco 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Morocco 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
The most significant continuing human rights problems were corruption, discrimination against women, and disregard for the rule of law by security forces.
Liberia 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Liberia 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Liberia is a constitutional republic with a bicameral national assembly. In 2011 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Unity Party won a second term in multiparty presidential elections domestic and international observers considered generally free and fair. Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control over the security forces.The most serious human rights abuses were those linked to deficiencies in the administration of justice, official corruption, and violence against women and children, including rape, domestic violence, and human trafficking.Other important human rights abuses included police abuse, harassment, and intimidation of detainees and others; arbitrary arrest and detention; press harassment; corruption; female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C); racial and ethnic discrimination; discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons; mob violence; and child labor.
Namibia 2016 Human Rights Report
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
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Release Date : 2017-03-03
Namibia 2016 Human Rights Report written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Namibia is a constitutional multiparty democracy. In local and regional elections held in November 2015, the ruling Swapo party won 112 of 121 regional council seats and gained control of 54 of 57 local authorities. Elections held in November 2014 resulted in the election of Prime Minister Hage Geingob to the presidency and retention by Swapo of its large parliamentary majority. International observers characterized the elections in 2014 and 2015 as generally free and fair.Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control over the security forces.The most significant human rights problems in the country included the slow pace of judicial proceedings and resulting lengthy pretrial detention, sometimes under poor conditions; violence and discrimination against women and children, including rape; and child labor.
Senegal 2016 Human Rightsreport
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Author : U. S. U. S. State Department
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-03-03
Senegal 2016 Human Rightsreport written by U. S. U. S. State Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-03 with categories.
Senegal is a republic dominated by a strong executive branch. In 2012 voters elected Macky Sall to succeed Abdoulaye Wade as president for a seven-year term. In 2012 Sall's coalition won a majority of seats in the National Assembly. Local and international observers viewed the elections as largely free and fair.Civilian authorities generally maintained effective control over the security forces.The most significant human rights problems included harsh prison conditions, lengthy pretrial detention, and discrimination and violence against women, including rape and female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C).