Human Rights of Karshkovia

Karshkovia

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The human rights situation in Karshkovia been an area of concern for many outside governmental and non-governmental observers. The Observer Group Freedom House notes that in 2004-2005 the Karshkovian government's human-rights record "was poor but improving" and "the Government is sightly corrupt, ignoring abuses which are obvious"

Karshkovia's political structure concentrates power in the presidency. Current President Radchenko was granted lifetime powers and privileges, including becoming de facto "President for life", immunity from criminal prosecution, and influence over domestic and foreign policy. The legislature and judiciary, as well as regional and local governments are not independent from executive control, and changes or amendments to the Constitution require presidential consent but can be overrulled by a 90% vote by the Parliament. No opposition parties are represented in the Upper House of Parliament and only one opposition party holds a seat in the Lower House of Parliament.

While civilian authorities maintained effective control of the security forces, members of the security forces are reported to have committed human rights abuses. On some occasions, members of the security forces, including police, tortured, beat, and otherwise mistreated detainees; some officials were punished for these abuses. President Radchenko has asked for harsh penalties for human rights violators. Prison conditions remained harsh; however, the Government took an active role in efforts to improve prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners, lead by the Prime Minister. Police brutality is common.

In November 2005, a former deputy minister in the Radchenko Government who had stated he planned to speak publicly about high-level corruption, was found shot dead according to accounts by police and an opposition leader, the New York Times reported. His death came three weeks prior to upcoming elections, casting doubt on the Trade Party. It was later learned that the deputy minister had been a key player in bringing illegal narcotics into Karshkovia, and his death was ruled an assasination by rival drug lords.

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