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Rights. Urges the Government of the Republic of Kenya to facilitate the safe return of the Complainant to the Republic of Kenya, if he so wishes. Cotonou, Benin, 20 th October to 6 th November 2000. 4

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232/99 John D. Ouko v Kenya

ACHPR Decision

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Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Civil and Political Rights
Corruption
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Opinion
Investigation
Murder/Assassination
Personal Liberty
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Right to Education
Right to Life
Torture and Ill Treatment

Case Head Notes: The Complainant claims to be a Student's Union leader at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, and alleges that he was forced to flee the country due to his political opinions.

Country

Kenya

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Nov 6, 2000

Rights Alleged to be Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
ACHPR 12: Right to Freedom of Movement
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 9: Right to Receive Information and Free Expression
ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
ACHPR 12.1: Right to freedom of movement and residence within borders of State of legal residence
ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest

Duration of Procedure

Nov 15, 1999 ~ Nov 6, 2000

Country Geolocation

Latitude: -0.023559

Longitude: 37.906193

Country Geolocation (linked ACHPR Decision): Kenya

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232_99 John D. Ouko _ Kenya.pdf
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232/99 John D. Ouko v Kenya

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