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ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/24 - Obianuju Catherine Udeh & 2 Ors. v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Extra-Judicial Killings
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Investigation
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Participation in Government
  • Peace and Security
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Information
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Self-Determination
  • State Internal Security
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 10, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 25, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/24 - Incorporated Trustees of Prince and Princess Charles Offokaja & Anor v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jul 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/24 - Abayomi Babalola v. Côte d'Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Complicity in Crime
  • Death in custody
  • Equality Before the Law
  • False Imprisonment
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Jun 6, 2024
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Jul 16, 2024
ECOWAS Court

Communication 443/13 - Safia Ishaq Mohammed Issa (Represented by The Redress Trust) v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Rape
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 10.1: Freedom of association
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • 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 2: Freedom from Discrimination
  • ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 473/14- Family of Late Jackson Ndikuriyo v. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 9.2: Right to Express and Disseminate Opinions Within the law
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 687/18 - Family of late Banombi Sylvain (represented by the Congolese Human Rights Observatory & IHRDA) v. Congo.

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • IHRDA
  • Personal Liberty
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Congo
Country Geolocation
Republic of the Congo: 0° 13′ 41″ S, 15° 49′ 40″ E
Date added
Jul 11, 2024
ACHPR Decision

Communication 396/11 – Mohammed Abderrahim El Sharkawi (represented by EIPR & OSJI) v. Egypt

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Egypt
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.b : Innocent Until Proven Guilty
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
  • ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience
Country Geolocation
Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E
Date added
Jul 3, 2024
ACHPR Decision

033/2016 - Makungu Misalaba v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Death Sentence
  • Life imprisonment
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 29, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

003/2016 - John Lazaro v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 23, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

036/2016 - Ibrahim Yusuph Calist Bonge & 2 Ors v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 22, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/10/24 - Stella Kubagee & 4 Ors v. Ghana

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • IHRDA
  • Military Offences
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Ghana
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Mar 15, 2024
Country Geolocation
Ghana: 7° 56′ 47″ N, 1° 1′ 23″ W
Date added
Apr 22, 2024
ECOWAS Court

050/2016 - Crospery Gabriel & Ernest Mutakyawa v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 18, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

049/2016 - Chrizant John v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Apr 18, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/24 - Jean Edoh v. Togo

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jan 30, 2024
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Mar 19, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/50/23 - Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho) v. Benin

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Freedom of Movement
  • Personal security
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Benin
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 5, 2023
Country Geolocation
Benin: 9° 18′ 28″ N, 2° 18′ 57″ E
Date added
Mar 13, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/45/23 - Adam Latif & 14 Ors v. Togo

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Exhaustion of Local Remedies
  • Personal Liberty
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Nov 30, 2023
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Mar 13, 2024
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/24 - Mohamed Morlu v. Sierra Leone

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • IHRDA
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Use of force
Country
  • Sierra Leone
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Feb 28, 2024
Country Geolocation
Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W
Date added
Mar 7, 2024
ECOWAS Court

057/2016 - Mulokozi Anatory v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jan 10, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

038/2019 - Amina Soumare v. Mali

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Type of Document
  • Ruling
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Kidnapping/Sequestration
  • Rape
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
Country
  • Mali
Country Geolocation
Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W
Date added
Jan 5, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

032/2016 - Hoja Mwendesha v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Rape
  • Right to Dignity
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Sexual and Gender Based Violence
  • Sexual Offences
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jan 5, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

019/2020 - Baedan Dogbo Paul & Baedan M’Bouke Faustin v. Côte d’Ivoire

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Land Expropriation
  • Land Rights
  • Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Property
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Côte d'Ivoire
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Côte d'Ivoire: 7° 32′ 24″ N, 5° 32′ 49″ W
Date added
Jan 2, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

018/2017 - Yassini Rashid Maige v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Armed Robbery Allegations
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Theft
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Jan 2, 2024
AfCHPR Decision

052/2016 - Marthine Christian Msuguri v. Tanzania

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Damages and Compensation
  • Death Sentence
  • Murder/Assassination
  • Reasonable Period of Time
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Tanzania
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E
Date added
Nov 16, 2023
AfCHPR Decision

Communication 636/16 - IHRDA & Ors v. Burundi

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Democracy
  • Elections / Referendums
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
  • IHRDA
  • Massive Human Rights Violations
  • Military Offences
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Personal security
  • Police Brutality and Offences
  • Refugees / Asylum Seekers
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Family
  • Right to Health
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
  • Use of force
Country
  • Burundi
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
  • ACHPR 16: Right to Health
  • ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 6 : Right to Personal Liberty and Protection from Arbitrary Arrest
Country Geolocation
Burundi: 3° 22′ 23″ S, 29° 55′ 8″ E
Date added
Sep 4, 2023
ACHPR Decision

Communication 470/14 - Ibrahim Almaz Deng & 6 Ors (represented by IHRDA) v. Sudan

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Administration of Justice
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Detention Facilities/Conditions
  • Equality
  • IHRDA
  • Insurrection
  • Militia operations / Armed conflicts
  • Right to Dignity
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Health
  • Right to Life
  • Terrorism
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Transitional Justice
Country
  • Sudan
Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)
  • ACHPR 1: General Obligations
  • ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
  • ACHPR 5: Cruel Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal
  • ACHPR 7.1.c: Right to Defence
  • ACHPR 7.1.d: Right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial Court
Country Geolocation
Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E
Date added
Sep 4, 2023
ACHPR Decision

001/2020 – APDF & IHRDA (on behalf of AS) v. Mali

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Type of Document
  • Decision
Keywords
  • Best Interest of the Child
  • Child Abuse/Exploitation
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Rape
  • Rights and Welfare of the Child
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
  • Women's Rights
State Accused
  • Mali
Outcome
  • Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Dec 1, 2022
Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)
  • ACRWC 1: Obligation of States Parties
  • ACRWC 16: Protection against child abuse and torture
  • ACRWC 3: Every child is entitled to enjoyment of rights and freedoms in irrespective of race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status
  • 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
Date added
Jun 21, 2023
ACERWC Decision

ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/22 - Mado Fidégnon Frédéric v. Togo

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Equality Before the Law
  • Jurisdiction
  • Personal Liberty
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Right to Life
  • Right to Work
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Rejected at Seizure Stage
Year Decided
Mar 30, 2022
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Jun 29, 2022
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/20/22 - Incorporated Trustees of Centre for Peace and Conflict Management in Africa, Rehink Africa Foundation & 3 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Death Sentence
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jun 29, 2022
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/22 - Incorporated Trustees of Center for Peace and Conflict Management & 8 Ors v. Nigeria

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom from Discrimination
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Nigeria
Outcome
Ruled Inadmissible
Year Decided
Mar 29, 2022
Country Geolocation
Nigeria: 9° 4′ 55″ N, 8° 40′ 31″ E
Date added
Jun 24, 2022
ECOWAS Court

ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/21 - Madam Sessi Mélé v. Togo

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Type of Document
  • Judgement
Keywords
  • Civil and Political Rights
  • Cruel and Degrading Treatment
  • Freedom of Assembly
  • Personal Liberty
  • Personal security
  • Reparations / Remedies
  • Right to Life
  • Torture and Ill Treatment
Country
  • Togo
Outcome
Decided on Merits
Year Decided
Jul 9, 2021
Country Geolocation
Togo: 8° 37′ 10″ N, 0° 49′ 29″ E
Date added
Nov 11, 2021
ECOWAS Court

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