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Communcation 588/15 - Minority Rights Group & Environnement, Ressources Naturelles et Développement (on behalf of the Batwa of Kahuzi-Biega National Park, DRC) v. Democratic Republic of Congo

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality Before the Law
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Religion
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Rights of Minority Communities

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 1: General Obligations
ACHPR 14: Right to Property
ACHPR 16: Right to Health
ACHPR 17: Right to Education
ACHPR 17.2: Freedom to Participate in Community Cultural Life
ACHPR 17.3: Promotion/Protection of Community Values
ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
ACHPR 24: Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
ACHPR 4: Right to Life and Integrity
ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience

Country Geolocation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E

Date added: Aug 1, 2024

ACHPR Decision

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042/2020 - Tike Mwambipile & Equality Now v. Tanzania

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Education
Freedom from Discrimination
Right to Education
Rights and Welfare of the Child

Country

Tanzania

Country Geolocation: Tanzania: 6° 22′ 9″ S, 34° 53′ 20″ E

Date added: Nov 16, 2023

AfCHPR Decision

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001/2019 – Legal and Human Rights Centre and Centre for Reproductive Rights (on behalf of Tanzanian girls) v. Tanzania

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Child Marriage
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Right to Education
Right to Health
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights

State Accused

Tanzania

Outcome

Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Apr 1, 2022

Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)

ACRWC 1: Obligation of States Parties
ACRWC 10: Prohibition to subject child to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family home or correspondence, or to attacks upon his honour or reputation, provided that parents or legal guardians have the right to exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of their children
ACRWC 11: Education
ACRWC 14: Health and Health Services
ACRWC 16: Protection against child abuse and torture
ACRWC 21: Protection against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices
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: Mar 7, 2023

ACERWC Decision

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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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Oct 27, 2009

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

Date added: Jan 25, 2021

ECOWAS Court

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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

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Mar 20, 2020

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

Date added: Oct 21, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/37/19 Women Against Violence and Exploitation in Society (WAVES) & Child Welfare Society, Sierra Leone (CWS SL) (On Behalf of Pregnant Adolescent School Girls in Sierra Leone) v. Sierra Leone

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Education
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination
Right to Education
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Women's Rights

Country

Sierra Leone

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jan 13, 2020

Country Geolocation: Sierra Leone: 8° 27′ 38″ N, 11° 46′ 48″ W

Date added: Aug 3, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/16/14 SERAP & 10 Ors v. Nigeria & 4 Ors

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Complicity in Crime
Damages and Compensation
Forced Eviction
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Indigenous Communities
Internal Displacement
Investigation
Land Expropriation
Land Rights
Massive Human Rights Violations
Military Offences
Participation in Government
Personal security
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Information
Right to Life
Right to Property
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Torture and Ill Treatment
Use of force
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 10, 2014

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

Date added: Mar 19, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/13/14 Maimuna Abdulmuni v. Nigeria & 2 Ors

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Child Marriage
Children in conflict with the law
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Death Sentence
Detention Facilities/Conditions
Extra-Judicial Killings
Juvenile Delinquency
Murder/Assassination
Pregnant women / mothers (with infant) in conflict with the law
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Torture and Ill Treatment
Women in prison
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Jun 10, 2014

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

Date added: Mar 19, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/04/19 - Bekaye Traore & 10 Ors, Bekaye Traore & 7 Ors v. Mali

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Damages and Compensation
Equality
Freedom from Discrimination
Participation in Government
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Education
Right to Property
Workers' Rights

Country

Mali

Outcome: Case Dismissed

Year Decided: Feb 6, 2019

Country Geolocation: Mali: 17° 34′ 14″ N, 3° 59′ 46″ W

Date added: Mar 13, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/02/18 Festus A.O. Ogwuche ESQ v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Personal Liberty
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Right to Work

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Feb 13, 2018

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

Date added: Mar 11, 2020

ECOWAS Court

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Communication 306/05 – Samuel T. Muzerengwa & 110 Ors (represented by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights) v. Zimbabwe

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility
Amicus curiae
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Domestic/National Laws
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Forced Eviction
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Association
Human Rights Violations
Participation in Government
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Regional Human Rights Laws
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Property
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Women's Rights

Country

Zimbabwe

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Zimbabwe: 19° 0′ 56″ S, 29° 9′ 17″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 276/03 - Centre for Minority Rights Development (Kenya) & Minority Rights Group (on behalf of Endorois Welfare Council) v. Kenya

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality Before the Law
Forced Eviction
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom of Religion
Internal Displacement
Land Expropriation
Land Rights
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Provisional/interim measures
Regional Human Rights Laws
Right to Education
Right to Property
Rights of Minority Communities

Country

Kenya

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 1: General Obligations
ACHPR 14: Right to Property
ACHPR 17: Right to Education
ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
ACHPR 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience

Country Geolocation: Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 279/03-296/05 - Sudan Human Rights Organisation & Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions (COHRE) v. Sudan

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Forced Eviction
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Inadequate/Inappropriate Legal Provisions
Indigenous Communities
Internal Displacement
Massive Human Rights Violations
Military Offences
Military Tribunals
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Murder/Assassination
Participation in Government
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Provisional/interim measures
Rape
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Information
Right to Life
Right to Property
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Sexual Offences
Torture and Ill Treatment
Transitional Justice
Use of force
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Women's Rights

Country

Sudan

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
ACHPR 1: General Obligations
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 14: Right to Property
ACHPR 16: Right to Health
ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
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: Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 266/03 - Kevin Mgwanga Gunme et al v. Cameroon

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Civil and Political Rights
Competence of the Court
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Due Diligence
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Education
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Human Rights Violations
Murder/Assassination
Participation in Government
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Information
Right to Life
Right to Self-Determination
Terrorism
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Cameroon

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7.1: Right to be Heard
ACHPR 1: General Obligations
ACHPR 10: Right to Freedom of Association
ACHPR 11: Right to Freedom of Assembly
ACHPR 19: Right of All Peoples to Equality and Rights
ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
ACHPR 26 : Duty to Guarantee Independence of Courts
ACHPR 3: Right to Equality before the Law and Equal Protection of the Law
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: Cameroon: 7° 22′ 11″ N, 12° 21′ 17″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 248/02 - Interights & World Organisation against Torture v. Nigeria

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Competence of the Court
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Extra-Judicial Killings
Forced Eviction
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Impunity
Massive Human Rights Violations
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Murder/Assassination
Participation in Government
Personal Liberty
Reparations / Remedies
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Right to Work
Torture and Ill Treatment
Women's Rights

Country

Nigeria

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

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

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 157/96 - Association pour la sauvegarde de la paix au Burundi v. Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zaire (DRC), Zambia

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Civil and Political Rights
Damages and Compensation
Democracy
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Elections / Referendums
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Massive Human Rights Violations
Military Dictatorship
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Murder/Assassination
Peace and Security
Refugees / Asylum Seekers
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Education
Right to Life
Right to Property
Right to Work

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia

Country Geolocation: Zambia: 13° 8′ 2″ S, 27° 50′ 58″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 220/98 - Law Offices of Ghazi Suleiman v. Sudan

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Type of Document

Declaration

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Provisional/interim measures
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial

Country

Sudan

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Sudan: 12° 51′ 46″ N, 30° 13′ 3″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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Communication 207/97 - Africa Legal Aid v. Gambia

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Type of Document

Declaration

Keywords

Child Abuse/Exploitation
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Education
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Education
Slavery and Human Trafficking

Country

Gambia

Country Geolocation: Gambia: 13° 26′ 35″ N, 15° 18′ 37″ W

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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159/96 : Union interafricaine des droits de l'Homme, Fédération internationale des ligues des droits de l'Homme, Rencontre africaine des droits de l'Homme, Organisation nationale des droits de l'Homme au Sénégal and Association malienne des droits de l'Homme / Angola

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Damages and Compensation
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality Before the Law
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Expulsion from a State
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Property
Right to Work
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Angola

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 12.4: Condition for Expulsion on Non-Nationals
ACHPR 12.5: Prohibition of Mass Expulsion of Non-Nationals
ACHPR 14: Right to Property
ACHPR 18: Protection of the Family and Vulnerable Groups
ACHPR 2: Freedom from Discrimination
ACHPR 7.1.a: Right to Sue for Remedy before a Competent Tribunal

Country Geolocation: Angola: 11° 12′ 10″ S, 17° 52′ 26″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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227/99 - Democratic Republic of Congo v Burundi, Rwanda & Uganda

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Damages and Compensation
Domestic/National Laws
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality
Equality Before the Law
Extra-Judicial Killings
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Movement
Indigenous Communities
Massive Human Rights Violations
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Murder/Assassination
Personal Liberty
Rape
Reparations / Remedies
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Self-Determination
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Rights of Non-Nationals
Sexual and Gender Based Violence
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Sexual Offences
State Internal Security
Transitional Justice
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Women's Rights

Country

Burundi
Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Uganda

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 12:2: Right to leave any country including his own, and to return to his country
ACHPR 14: Right to Property
ACHPR 16: Right to Health
ACHPR 17: Right to Education
ACHPR 18.1: Protection of the family
ACHPR 18.3: Protection of Rights of Women and Children
ACHPR 19: Right of All Peoples to Equality and Rights
ACHPR 20 : Right to Self-Determination
ACHPR 21: Right to Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
ACHPR 22: Peoples' Right to Economic, Social and Cultural Development
ACHPR 23: Right to National and International Security and Peace
ACHPR 23.1: Right to national and international peace and security
ACHPR 23.2.a: Non-involvement of asylees/refugees in subversive activities against their country of origin or State parties to the Charter
ACHPR 23.2.b: Prevention of subversive or terrorist activities against other States

Country Geolocation: Uganda: 1° 22′ 24″ N, 32° 17′ 25″ E

Date added: Apr 17, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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25/89-47/90-56/91-100/93 : Free Legal Assistance Group, Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights, Union Interafricaine des Droits de l'Homme, Les Témoins de Jehovah v DRC

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Corruption
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Death Sentence
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Indigenous Communities
Massive Human Rights Violations
Murder/Assassination
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
ACHPR 16: Right to Health
ACHPR 17: Right to Education
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 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience

Country Geolocation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E

Date added: Feb 8, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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661/17 Amir Fam & 141 Others v The Arab Republic of Egypt

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Competence of the Court
Corruption
Damages and Compensation
Fraud
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom of Movement
Military Dictatorship
Rent Disputes
Reparations / Remedies
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Life
Right to Property
Transitional Justice

Country

Egypt

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E

Date added: Feb 8, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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614/16 Mr. Eid Mohammed Ismil Dahrooj amd two others (represented by AED and 4 others) v. Arab Republic of Egypt

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Competence of the Court
Corruption
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Enforced disappearance
Equality Before the Law
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
False Imprisonment
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Opinion
Human Rights Violations
Indigenous Communities
Juvenile Delinquency
Military Offences
Murder/Assassination
Personal Liberty
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Information
Right to Life
Right to Privacy
Right to Property
Right to Work
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Torture and Ill Treatment
Transitional Justice
Violations Resulting from Warfare and Military Operations
Women's Rights

Country

Egypt

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

Country Geolocation: Egypt: 26° 49′ 14″ N, 30° 48′ 9″ E

Date added: Feb 7, 2019

ACHPR Decision

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/21/18 - Hembadoon Chia & Others v Nigeria & Others

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Extra-Judicial Killings
Investigation
Murder/Assassination
Police Brutality and Offences
Protection of Family and Vulnerable Groups
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Life
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

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

Date added: Jul 24, 2018

ECOWAS Court

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25/89 Free Legal Assistance Group and Others v Zaire

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Admissibility
Arbitrary Arrest and Detention
Corruption
Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Education
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Extra-Judicial Killings
Freedom from Discrimination
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Association
Freedom of Expression / Digital Rights
Freedom of Movement
Freedom of Opinion
Functioning and Independence of the Judiciary
Massive Human Rights Violations
Military Offences
Militia operations / Armed conflicts
Peace and Security
Personal Liberty
Personal security
Right to be Heard before a Competent Court
Right to Education
Right to Fair Trial
Right to Health
Right to Life
Right to Property
Right to Work
Torture and Ill Treatment

Country

Democratic Republic of Congo

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

ACHPR 7: Right to Fair Trial
ACHPR 16: Right to Health
ACHPR 17: Right to Education
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 8: Right to Freedom of Conscience

Country Geolocation: Democratic Republic of the Congo: 4° 2′ 18″ S, 21° 45′ 31″ E

Date added: Jul 4, 2018

ACHPR Decision

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72/92 - Aturu v Nigeria

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Type of Document

Ruling

Keywords

Admissibility
Education
Right to Education

Country

Nigeria

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

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

Date added: Jul 3, 2018

ACHPR Decision

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003/2015 - Minority Rights Group International & SOS-Esclaves (on behalf Said Ould Salem & Yarg Ould Salem) v Mauritania

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Best Interest of the Child
Child Abuse/Exploitation
Education
Freedom from Discrimination
Implementation of Decisions
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Rights and Welfare of the Child
Slavery and Human Trafficking

State Accused

Mauritania

Outcome

Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Dec 15, 2017

Rights Violated (ACRWC Provisions)

ACRWC 1: Obligation of States Parties
ACRWC 11: Education
ACRWC 12: Leisure, Recreation and Cultural Activities
ACRWC 15: Child Labour
ACRWC 16: Protection against child abuse and torture
ACRWC 21: Protection against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices
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
ACRWC 5: Survival and Development

Date added: Feb 1, 2018

ACERWC Decision

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300/05 Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project v Nigeria

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Type of Document

Decision

Keywords

Administration of Justice
Best Interest of the Child
Corruption
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Education
Equality Before the Law
Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Fraud
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Immorality
Investigation
Mismanagement of Public Resources
Money Laundering
Offences by State agents in private capacity
Regional Human Rights Laws
Right to Education
Theft
Transitional Justice

Country

Nigeria

Rights Violated (ACHPR Provisions)

None Indicated

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

Date added: Dec 5, 2017

ACHPR Decision

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ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/12 SERAP v Nigeria

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Type of Document

Judgement

Keywords

Cruel and Degrading Treatment
Damages and Compensation
Economic, Social and Cultural Development
Equality Before the Law
Free Disposal of Wealth and Natural Resources
Freedom from Discrimination
Mismanagement of Public Resources
Right to a General Satisfactory Environment
Right to Dignity
Right to Education
Right to Health
Right to Information
Right to Property
Right to Work

Country

Nigeria

Outcome: Decided on Merits

Year Decided: Dec 14, 2012

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

Date added: Dec 4, 2017

ECOWAS Court

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232/99 John D. Ouko v Kenya

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Type of Document

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

Country

Kenya

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

Country Geolocation: Kenya: 0° 1′ 25″ S, 37° 54′ 22″ E

Date added: Nov 27, 2017

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