government: semi-presidential republic
state of civil and political rights: Not free
constitution: multiparty Constitution approved by referendum on 4 September 1992
legal system: based on French codes, traditional practices and Islamic law
legislative system: unicameral Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés)
judicial system: Supreme Court
religion: Muslim majority
death row:
year of last executions: 0-0-0
death sentences: 0
executions: 0
international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:
situation: