According to the Swiss-based anti-racism platform, known as “CRAN”, police brutality and racism against blacks is on the rise across the country. “More and more, we’re seeing young blacks, especially foreigners, being targeted by the authorities as part of a crack-down on drug traffickers,” said CRAN’s secretary general, Kanyana Mutombo. In its annual 2004 report, Amnesty International also condemned the country’s police for using excessive force against foreigners and asylum seekers.