A/HRC/32/48 Contents Page I. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 3 A. Background .............................................................................................................................. 3 B. Methodology ............................................................................................................................ 5 II. Rule of law and legal framework ..................................................................................................... 5 III. Engagement with the international human rights system ................................................................. 6 IV. Human rights concerns expressed by United Nations human rights mechanisms of the and degree of compliance ................................................................................................................. 7 A. Freedom of opinion and expression, and freedom of the media .............................................. 7 B. Freedom of association ............................................................................................................ 9 C. Freedom of peaceful assembly ................................................................................................ 10 D. Situation of human rights defenders ........................................................................................ 12 E. Civil society ............................................................................................................................. 13 F. Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment ................................ 14 G. Arbitrary arrest and detention, and enforced disappearances .................................................. 15 H. Death penalty ........................................................................................................................... 16 I. Electoral system ....................................................................................................................... 17 J. Conditions of work ................................................................................................................. 19 K. Discrimination ......................................................................................................................... 19 L. Cultural rights .......................................................................................................................... 21 Conclusion and recommendations .................................................................................................... 21 V. 2