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2016 - A Year of Brutality and Restrictions

In Africa, some of the most alarming attacks on human rights protections stem from strongmen who, refusing to transfer power peacefully, curb criticism through violence and legislation, writes Kenneth Roth of Human Rights Watch.

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Oromo protesters were injured in Ethiopia as well as pro-Biafra protesters in Nigeria during 2016.

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