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AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE �J�I .l'-s"'"1! African Conunission on Human & Peoples' Rights ® 31 Bijila Annex l.Byaut, Kombo North District, UNIAO AFRICANA Commission Africaine des Drofts de /'Hamme & des Peuples Western Region,P. 0. Box 673, Banjul, TheGambia Tel: (220) 4410505/ 4410506; Fax: (220) 4410504 E-mail: au-banjul®africa-union.a�· Web www.achprnrg Communication 569/15 Digbeejaye Koonjul v The Republic of Mauritius .Adopted by the .A frican Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights during the 6,4tll Ordinary Session from 14"' .April to 14"' May 1019 Shani El-Sheikh, .A.rob Republic o fEgypt

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Summary of the Complaint2
Articles alleged to have been violated4
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Admissibility5
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The Respondent State's Submission on Admissibility6
Commission's Analysis on Admissibility9
Commission's Decision on Admissibility14

Communication 569/15 - Digbeejaye Koonjul v. Mauritius

ACHPR Decision

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Murder/Assassination
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Mauritius

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 14, 2019

Rights Alleged to be Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment

Duration of Procedure

Jun 15, 2015 ~ May 14, 2019

Country Geolocation

Latitude: -20.348404

Longitude: 57.55215200000001

Country Geolocation (linked ACHPR Decision): Mauritius

Primary Documents

569:15 Digbeejaye Koonjul v The Republic of Mauritius .pdf
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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 5Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being and to the recognition of his legal status. All forms of exploitation and degradation of man particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 2Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, color, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 31.Every individual shall be equal before the law. 2.Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 71.Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises: (a) the right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force; (b) the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal; (c) the right to defense, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice; (d) the right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal. 2.No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 56Communications relating to human and peoples' rights referred to in 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they: 1.Indicate their authors even if the latter request anonymity, 2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter, 3.Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organization of African Unity, 4.Are not based exclusively on news discriminated through the mass media, 5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged, 6.Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and 7.Do not deal with cases which have been settled by these States involved in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, or the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or the provisions of the present Charter.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter, 3.Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organization of African Unity, 4.Are not based exclusively on news discriminated through the mass media, 5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged, 6.Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and 7.Do not deal with cases which have been settled by these States involved in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, or the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or the provisions of the present Charter.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 31.Every individual shall be equal before the law. 2.Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 56Communications relating to human and peoples' rights referred to in 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they: 1.Indicate their authors even if the latter request anonymity

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 56Communications relating to human and peoples' rights referred to in 55 received by the Commission, shall be considered if they: 1.Indicate their authors even if the latter request anonymity

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Article 31.Every individual shall be equal before the law. 2.Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organization of African Unity

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organization of African Unity

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

6.Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

7.Do not deal with cases which have been settled by these States involved in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, or the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or the provisions of the present Charter.

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

2.Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity or with the present Charter,

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are not written in disparaging or insulting language directed against the State concerned and its institutions or to the Organization of African Unity

Treaty

African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

5.Are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

4.Are not based exclusively on news discriminated through the mass media,

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul Charter)

Are submitted within a reasonable period from the time local remedies are exhausted or from the date the Commission is seized of the matter, and

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Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights

nce it has considered the positions 1. of the parties, the Commission shall make a decision on the admissibility of the Communication and the Secretary shall inform the parties accordingly. Once a Communication has been 2. declared admissible, the Commission shall inform the parties and defer the Communication to the next session for consideration on the merit. The Commission’s decisions on the 3. inadmissibility of Communications shall be notified to the parties and attached to its Activity Report.

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