4.
The Applicant avers that the Order of 22 July 2019, which in fact targets
certain politicians, seriously violates the Respondent State’s international
commitments.
B. Alleged violations
5.
The Applicant alleges violation of the following rights and obligations:
i.
The right to privacy, protected by Article 4 of the Charter, Article 12 of
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Article 17 of
the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR);
ii.
The right to non-discrimination, protected by Article 2 of the Charter;
iii.
The right to equality before the law, protected by Article 3(1) of the
Charter;
iv.
The right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being and to
the recognition of his legal status protected by Article 5 of the Charter;
v.
The right to be presumed innocent, protected by Article 7(1)(b) of the
Charter;
vi.
The right of persons to freedom of movement and residence within the
borders of a State provided they abide by the law, protected by Article
12(1) and (2) of the Charter;
vii.
The right to participate freely in the government of one’s country,
protected by Article 13(1) of the Charter;
viii. The right to dignity, protected by Article 14 of the Charter;
ix.
The right to work, protected by Article 15 of the Charter;
x.
The right to protect the family and to take care of its physical and moral
health, ensure the elimination of discrimination against women, and to
ensure the protection of children, protected by Article 18(1)(2)(3) of the
Charter;
xi.
The right to economic, social and cultural development, protected by
Article 22(1) of the Charter;
xii.
The right to the independence of the courts and the separation of
powers, protected by Articles 10 and 11 of the UDHR, Article 14 of the
ICCPR, Article 26 of the Charter, Article 1(a) of the ECOWAS Protocol
on Democracy and Good Governance (the ECOWAS Protocol),
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