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In 2014, the Constitutional Court ruled that the NPA and the SAPS have a duty to investigate and prosecute torture committed against Zimbabwean nationals. To date, little has been done.
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Brazil once looked to be a leader amongst Latin America in terms of abortion rights. Today, a young, pregnant rape survivor was forced to seek judicial authorisation for a legal termination.
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The Iranian government is increasingly arbitrarily detaining dual and foreign nationals to use as bargaining chips with foreign governments, with the UK the latest under pressure.
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