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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/20 The Incorporated Trustees of Laws and Rights Awareness Initiatives v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Right to Information

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 10, 2020

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/12/20 - Ajami Yasmine Marie Jeanne v. Cote d'Ivoire

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Citizenship/Nationality and Related Rights
Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Inheritance/Succession
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right of Women to Inheritance
Right to Fair Trial
Women's Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Côte d'Ivoire

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jul 9, 2020

Country Geolocation: Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/20 Hon. Justice S. E. Aladetoyinbo v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Land Rights
Provisional/interim measures
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Year Decided: Jul 14, 2020

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/22/20 Lays Catherine Josephine Claire Ghislaine v Senegal

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Extradition
Personal Liberty
Right to Dignity

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 26, 2020

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/20 SGT. Mikah Rango & 243 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement
Revised Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Right to Work
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 25, 2020

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/20 Siny Dieng v. Senegal

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Money Laundering
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 26, 2020

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/APP/07/10 - SERAP v. Nigeria & Ors

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Adequate Standard of Living
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Human Rights Violations
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Work

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Dec 14, 2012

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/03/18 Alhaji Oba Amasa v. ECOWAS & 5 Ors

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Rent Disputes
Right to Property

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 14, 2018

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/19/18 Claude Akotegnon v. ECOWAS Commission

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Reparations / Remedies
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 29, 2018

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/18 CHIEF Ambrose Osuan v. Nigeria & Anor

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Forced Eviction
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Indigenous Communities
Land Rights
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Dec 11, 2018

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/06/19 - Rev. Fr. Solomon Mfa & 11 Ors v. Nigeria & 5 Ors

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Insurrection
Inter-Tribal Disputes
Investigation
Massive Human Rights Violations
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Murder/Assassination
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Reparations / Remedies
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
State Internal Security
Terrorism
Transitional Justice

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 26, 2019

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/19 Djibril Yipénè Bassolé v. Burkina Faso

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Protection of Privacy
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Privacy

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Burkina Faso

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Mar 29, 2019

Country Geolocation: Burkina Faso: 12° 14′ 18″ N, 1° 33′ 42″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/15 Stella Ifeoma N. & 20 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Death in custody
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Enforced disappearance
Extra-Judicial Killings
Murder/Assassination
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to Life

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 30, 2015

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/24/19 Dr. George S. Boley v. Liberia & 3 Ors

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Immunity / Privileges (Diplomatic, Presidential, Parliamentary, etc)
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Dignity
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Transitional Justice
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Liberia

Year Decided: Jun 28, 2019

Country Geolocation: Liberia: 6° 25′ 41″ N, 9° 25′ 46″ W

ECOWAS Court

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001/2017 - Alfred Agbes Woyome v. Ghana (Dissenting Opinion of Judge Gérard Niyungeko)

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Type of Document

Dissenting Opinion

Keywords

Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Right to Fair Trial
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Ghana

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court

Country Geolocation: Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W

AfCHPR Decision

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001/2020 – Alfred Agbesi Woyome v. Ghana (Application for Review)

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Equality Before the Law
Freedom from Discrimination
Right to Fair Trial
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Ghana

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court

Country Geolocation: Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W

AfCHPR Decision

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/20 The Reg. Trustees of Jama'a Foundation & 5 Ors v. Nigeria & The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of The Federation

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Freedom of Religion
Impunity
Insurrection
Inter-Religious Disputes
Internal Displacement
Investigation
Massive Human Rights Violations
Murder/Assassination
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 20, 2020

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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Protocol A/SP1/12/01

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Case Headnotes: No value

Year Decided: Dec 21, 2001

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/APP/08/08 - SERAP v. Nigeria & Universal Basic Education Commission

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Education
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Jurisdiction
Right to Dignity
Right to Education

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 27, 2009

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/12 - Sikiru Alade v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Personal Liberty
Right to Fair Trial

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 11, 2012

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/APP/01/04 - Chief Frank Ukor v. Rachad Laleye and Alinnor

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Type of Document

Decision

Case Headnotes: No value

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: May 27, 2005

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUG/06/12 Isabelle Manavi AMEGANVI & Autres v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Implementation of Decisions
Participation in Government
Right to Fair Trial

Case Headnotes: No value

Year Decided: Mar 12, 2012

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/RUL/05/13 - Hissein Habré v. Senegal

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Competence of the Court
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Freedom of Movement
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Implementation of Decisions
Personal Liberty
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Protection of Privacy
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Right to Dignity
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Privacy
Torture and Ill Treatment
Transitional Justice

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Senegal

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Nov 5, 2013

Country Geolocation: Senegal: 14° 29′ 51″ N, 14° 27′ 9″ W

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/15 Maitre DJELOU Kodjovi Agbelengo & 2 Ors v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Land Expropriation
Land Rights
Right to Dignity
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 6, 2015

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/26/16 Godswill Tommy Udo v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Fraud
Freedom of Movement
Personal Liberty
Right to Dignity
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Nigeria

Year Decided: Oct 12, 2016

Country Geolocation: Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/15 Wiyao Gnandakpa, 7 Ors & the Heirs to Late Wandoua Dena v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
State Internal Security
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 7, 2015

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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JUD/ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/05 Tokumbo L. Oyemade v. ECOWAS Executive Secretary & 2 Ors

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Type of Document

Dissenting Opinion
Judgement

Keywords

Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

ECOWAS / ECOWAS Organ

Outcome: Outcome Inconclusive

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/15/15 - 167 Ex- agents of Société Nigérienne des Produits Pétroliers (SONIDEP) v. Niger

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Right to Work
Workers' Rights

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Niger

Outcome: Ruled Inadmissible

Year Decided: Jun 30, 2015

Country Geolocation: Niger: 17° 36′ 28″ N, 8° 4′ 54″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/16 AZIAGBEDE Kokou & 33 Ors, TOMEKPE Abra Lanou & 29 Ors, & ATSOU Komlavi & 4 Ors v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Elections / Referendums
Implementation of Decisions
Massive Human Rights Violations
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Togo

Outcome: Struck Out

Year Decided: Dec 6, 2016

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/16 AMETEPE Koffi v. Togo

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Investigation
Military Offences
Police Brutality and Offences
Right to Health
Torture and Ill Treatment
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations

Case Headnotes: No value

Country

Togo

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 20, 2016

Country Geolocation: Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E

ECOWAS Court

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