002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya

AfCHPR Matter
Case Summary
The victim (Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi) who is the second son of the former Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi was detained by the National Transitional Council and has been in isolation since 19 November 2011, without access to family, friends or any lawyer. He has, to date, not been charged with any offence, or brought before any Court.
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Right to Life
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Libya
ACHPR Rights Violated
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Duration of Procedure
Jan 31, 2013 ~ Aug 10, 2015
Case Timeline
  • Feb 28, 2013 ~ Jun 3, 2017
Country Geolocation

Latitude: 32.555928957402294

Longitude: 13.279895782470705

Country Geolocation (linked AfCHPR Matter)
Libya

    Supporting files

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    Judgement - 002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya.pdf
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    Order of Provisional Measures - 002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya.pdf
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    Separate Opinion -002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya .pdf
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    Separate Opinion of Judge Fatsah Ouguergouz - 002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya.pdf
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    Summary of Facts - 002/2013 The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya.pdf