Destination Risk Register

Namibia is a constitutional multiparty democracy. International observers characterized elections as generally free and fair. The government took steps to prosecute or administratively punish officials who committed abuses, whether in the security services or elsewhere in the government.

The overall score indicates that substantial violations of human rights happen in this country. Compliance with human rights standards cannot be assumed. Particular caution should be exercised. Relevant risks for the tourism sector are, e.g.:

• Government corruption