The Venezuelan government has systematically used brutal treatment, including torture, against anti-government protesters and political opponents.

Authorities in Kenya have committed a range of abuses against journalists reporting on sensitive issues, threatening freedom of expression ahead of elections slated for August 8, 2017.

The Gambian government’s repression of the political opposition in the months prior to the December 1, 2016 presidential election threatens the fairness of the election.

The Azerbaijani government has renewed its vicious crackdown on critics and independent groups.

Both the Somali government and the Islamist armed group Al-Shabab are using abusive tactics to sway media coverage.

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Gambia’s government commits serious human rights violations against perceived critics and political opponents, perpetuating a climate of fear and repression.

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Burundian police have used excessive force against people protesting President Pierre Nkurunziza’s election bid for a third term.