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Extrajudicial killing and manner of deaths in 2024

90 victims of extrajudicial killings were through police shootings.

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by Rosa Mumanyi

Infographics14 May 2025 - 11:00
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In Summary


    The number of extrajudicial killings in 2024 reduced from 118 in 2023 to 104, a 12 per cent decrease.

    90 victims of extrajudicial killings were through police shootings compared to 113 in 2023, a 23 per cent decrease.

    Death in police custody increased from 2 in 2023 to 5 in 2024 representing a 150 per cent increase.

    4 victims died from tear gas canisters related injuries. 3 people were found dead while 2 were murdered.

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