The U.S. State Department has reported that Bulgaria has seen no major shifts in its human rights landscape over the past year, according to the 2024 edition of the State of the World Human Rights Report . While some steps have been taken to address violations, systemic issues persist. The report highlights ongoing human rights concerns, including credible reports of arbitrary or unlawful killings, as well as cases of torture or other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. While the Bulgarian