of the UDHR is in pari materia with the aforementioned provision of the African
Charter.
11. The Applicant also alleges that the Respondent violated his right to a fair hearing
under Articles 7 and 10 of the African Charter and the UDHR respectively, by failing
to notify him of the auction proceedings prior to the sale of his property. Article 7 of
the African Charter provides as follows:
“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 defence, 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”
c) Reliefs Sought
12. Based on the facts mentioned above, the Applicant seeks the following reliefs
from the Court;
a) To adjudge and declare that Senegal has violated Articles 9, 15 and 91 of its
Constitution;
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