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1988 Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

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Date Adopted
Feb 13, 1988
Rules of Procedure

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

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Treaty Series No
OAU Doc. CAB/LEG/67/3 rev. 5, 21 I.L.M. 58 (1982)
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No value
Date Adopted
Jun 27, 1981
Treaty

DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION IN AFRICA

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No value
Date Adopted
Nov 10, 2019
Treaty

1995 Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

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No value
Date Adopted
Oct 11, 1995
Rules of Procedure

2010 Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

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Rules of Procedure

2020 Revised Rules of Court (African Court on Human and People's Rights)

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No value
Date Adopted
Sep 1, 2020
Rules of Procedure

Supplementary act A/SA. 1/12/16 relating to the enhancement of the powers of the ECOWAS Parliament

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Treaty Series No
A/SA. 1/12/16
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No value
Date Adopted
Dec 17, 2016
Treaty

Rules of the Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States

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No value
Date Adopted
Jun 3, 2002
Treaty

Declaration of Human and Civic Rights of 1789

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No value
Date Adopted
Aug 26, 1789
Treaty

Supplementary Protocol of ECOWAS on Democracy and Good Governance (A/SP1/12/01)

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No value
Date Adopted
Dec 21, 2001
Treaty

European Convention on Human Rights

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Treaty Series No
ETS No. 001 to 193 included
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No value
Date Adopted
Sep 3, 1953
Treaty

Protocol to the Treaty Establishing the African Economic Community Relating to Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment

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No value
Date Adopted
Jan 29, 2018
Treaty

INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION TO PREVENT AND PUNISH TORTURE

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Date Adopted
Dec 9, 1985
Treaty

Revised Treaty of Economic Community of West African States (2010)

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No value
Date Adopted
Jul 24, 1993
Treaty

ECOWAS Revised treaty

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No value
Date Adopted
Jul 24, 1993
Treaty

ECOWAS Convention A P4 5 82 Relating to Inter States Road Transit of Goods

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Treaty Series No
A/P.4/5/82
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No value
Date Adopted
Jul 8, 1965
Treaty

General Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the Economic Community of West African States

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No value
Date Adopted
Apr 22, 1978
Treaty

001/2005 - Michelo Hunsungule and Others (on behalf of Children in Northern Uganda) v. Uganda

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Education
  • Insurrection
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Right to Health
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Transitional Justice
  • Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
State Accused
  • Uganda
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 19, 2013
Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)
  • ACRWC 1.1: States recognize rights, freedoms and duties in the Charter and take steps to adopt implementation measures
  • ACRWC 22: Armed Conflicts
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ACERWC Decision

14/08 Bach’s Transport v. DRC

Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Duration of Procedure
~ Jun 11, 2010
Case Timeline
  • ~ Jun 11, 2010
Country Geolocation
Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
SADC Tribunal Matter

Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (Maputo Protocol)

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Treaty

07/08 Luke Muyandu Tembani v. Zimbabwe - Judgment

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
  • Right to Property
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Rights Violated (SADC Treaty)
  • SADC Treaty 4c: Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law
  • SADC Treaty 6(1): Member states to adopt measures to promote SADC objectives, principles, and implementation the Treaty
Country Geolocation
Zimbabwe: 19° 0′ 56″ S, 29° 9′ 17″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
SADC Tribunal

428/12 Dawit Isaak v. Eritrea

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality Before the Law
  • False Imprisonment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Work
Country
  • Eritrea
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Eritrea: 15° 10′ 46″ N, 39° 46′ 56″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ACHPR Decision

53/90 Albert T. Capitao v Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ACHPR Decision

008/11 Ekollo Alexandre v. Nigeria & Cameroon (Dissenting Opinion - Fatsah Ouguergouz)

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Type of Document
  • Dissenting Opinion
Keywords
  • Forum Prorogatum
Country
  • Nigeria
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • None Indicated
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
AfCHPR Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/17 Dorothy Chioma Njemanze & 3 Others v Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 12, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/17 Nosa Ehanire Osaghae & 3 Others (on behalf of Niger Delta people) v Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Actio popularis
  • Corruption
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Equality
  • Fraud
  • Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Peace and Security
  • Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • State Internal Security
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 10, 2017
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/15 Les Ayants Droit IBRAHIM MAINASSARA BARE v Niger

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Niger
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Oct 23, 2015
Country Geolocation
Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ECOWAS Court

001/2012 - Center for Human Rights (University of Pretoria) and Rencontre Africaine pour la Défense des Droits de l'Homme v Senegal

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Economic, Social and Cultural Development
  • Harmful Traditional Practices
  • Right to Education
  • Right to Health
  • Slavery and Human Trafficking
State Accused
  • Senegal
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Apr 15, 2014
Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)
  • ACRWC 11: Education
  • ACRWC 14: Health and Health Services
  • ACRWC 15: Child Labour
  • ACRWC 16: Protection against child abuse and torture
  • ACRWC 21: Protection against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices
  • ACRWC 29: Sale, trafficking and abduction
  • ACRWC 4: In all actions concerning the child undertaken by any person or authority the best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration
  • ACRWC 5: Survival and Development
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Item does not have this property
ACERWC Decision

Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa

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ACHPR Soft Law

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/17 La Société Anonyme Maseda Industrie SA v Mali

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Implementation of Decisions
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Fair Trial
Country
  • Mali
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 24, 2017
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Reservations
Item does not have this property
ECOWAS Court

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