There were no reports of political or other extrajudicial killings. There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances. The Constitution prohibits torture or cruel and inhuman punishment, and the Government respects these prohibitions in practice. There were no reports of violations during arrests or interrogations. Prison conditions are harsh but not life threatening.
Facilities are overcrowded, and food is inadequate.
Women and men are held separately, and juveniles are separated from adults. The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile, and the Government respects these prohibitions in practice. Exile is not used as a punishment. All those exiled under the one-party regime of 1975 to 1990 remain free to return, and several prominent politicians have done so. The judiciary has returned verdicts against both the President and the Government.