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[2018] ACHPR 133 | 2018-04-28
This communication alleges that the Republic of Uganda unlawfully detained Patrick Okiring and Agupio Samson, who were accused of treason, despite multiple court orders granting them bail and declaring their detention...
Communication 355/07 | 2018-04-28
Hossam Ezzat and Rania Enayet, a Baha'i couple in Egypt, complained that they and their children were unable to register their faith on official documents because the state only recognizes Islam, Christianity, and...
Communication 596/16 | 2018-04-28
Romy Goornah filed a complaint against Mauritius with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, challenging his conviction and 32-year sentence for drug importation after his appeals failed through various...
[2018] ACHPR 135 | 2018-04-27
This document details the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights' decision on a complaint against Eritrea regarding the alleged unlawful, incommunicado detention of journalist Dawit Isaak since 2001. It...
Citation pending | 2018-03-22
This judgment concerns Anudo Ochieng Anudo's claims against the United Republic of Tanzania regarding alleged violations of his human rights. The case primarily involved the applicant's right to nationality, the right...
Communication 612/16 | 2018-03-06
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights received a complaint against Egypt regarding Ahmed Mohammed Aly Subaie. The complainants allege that Subaie was abducted, tortured, denied fair trial rights, and...
Communication 656/17 | 2018-02-23
A complaint was filed with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights against Egypt on behalf of Anas Ahmed Khalifa. The complainants allege he was arbitrarily arrested, tortured into confessing, subjected to...
Communication 615/16 | 2018-02-22
This communication concerns a complaint lodged against the Arab Republic of Egypt by the Organization of European Alliance for Human Rights and others on behalf of Medhat Mohammed Bahieddin Ahmed. The complaint alleges...
Communication 574/15 | 2018-02-22
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights received a complaint alleging that Egypt committed human rights violations following a 2013 military coup. The complaint detailed the alleged killing of one...
Communication 625/16 | 2018-02-22
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights formally received a complaint from Basem Kamali Mohammed Odeh against the Arab Republic of Egypt, alleging widespread human rights violations following a military...
Communication 524/15 | 2018-02-22
Peter Odiwuor Ngoge and three others filed a complaint against the Republic of Kenya, alleging violations of their human rights. The complaint details issues with their arrest, detention, and bail, as well as...
Communication 543/15 | 2018-02-22
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights struck out a complaint brought by the European Alliance for Human Rights and others against Egypt. The complaint, which alleged human rights violations including...
Communication 592/15 | 2018-02-22
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights received a complaint against Egypt alleging widespread human rights violations, including arbitrary arrests, torture, and denial of legal rights, against opponents of...
Communication 614/16 | 2018-02-22
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights received a complaint from Mr. Eid Mohammed Ismil Dahrooj and two others against the Arab Republic of Egypt, alleging widespread human rights violations. These...
Communication 615/16 | 2018-02-22
Medhat Mohammed Bahieddin Ahmed and others filed a complaint with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights against Egypt, alleging widespread human rights violations following a military coup. The complaint...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/01/18 | 2018-02-07
The ECOWAS Commission applied for a review of a previous judgment that ordered it to pay Vision Kam-Jay Investment Limited an outstanding sum for an equipment contract, claiming new evidence revealed Vision Kam-Jay had...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/14/17 | 2017-10-30
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice adopted a settlement agreement as its final judgment in a case brought by Nigerian Civil War mine victims and affected communities against the Federal Republic of Nigeria and other...
[2017] ACHPR 139 | 2017-10-23
The complaint alleges that the State of Mozambique unlawfully seized Filimao Pedro Tivane's house in 1976 and leased it out. Despite a national court ruling in Tivane's favor and the property's re-registration to him,...
Communication 661/17 | 2017-08-07
Amir Fam and 141 others filed a complaint against Egypt, alleging that the government, since 1952, imposed uncompensated rent reductions and highly restrictive tenancy laws. These measures allegedly deprived landlords...
288/2004 | 2017-06-30
Gabriel Shumba, a human rights lawyer, filed a complaint against Zimbabwe, alleging he was arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and denied legal representation in 2003 after taking instructions from an opposition...
[2017] ECOWASCJ 42 | 2017-01-24
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice heard a case brought by Maseda Industrie SA against the Republic of Mali concerning alleged breaches of a 2011 performance contract. Maseda Industrie SA sought financial...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/28/16 | 2016-12-06
This judgment from the ECOWAS Court of Justice addresses a dispute brought by Sahabi Moussa against the Republic of Niger concerning the annulment of his candidacy for a traditional chieftaincy, following a criminal...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/29/16 | 2016-12-06
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice heard a case brought by Aziagbede Kokou and many other individuals against the Republic of Togo. The applicants sought the execution of a previous court decision, arguing that...
[2016] ECW/CCJ/JUD/24 | 2016-10-06
Vision kam Jay Investment Limited sued the ECOWAS Commission for allegedly failing to pay the remaining N20,698,920.00 for a completed contract to supply and install power equipment. The company seeks this unpaid...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/16 | 2016-10-04
This judgment addresses claims by Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) that agents of the Federal Republic of Nigeria unlawfully invaded his homes, seized property, and prevented him from traveling for medical treatment...
Citation pending | 2016-09-05
A union representing former employees who claimed lead-contamination and unfair dismissal brought a case against the Republic of Mali before the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Court registered the...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/18/16 | 2016-06-07
The Incorporated Trustees of Fiscal and Civic Right Enlightenment Foundation and others sued the Government of Nigeria, the Nigerian Army, and the Department of State Security Services. They sought reparation and...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza filed an application against the Republic of Rwanda, challenging her 15-year prison sentence for charges including spreading genocide ideology and undermining state...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued a ruling on its jurisdiction to hear a case filed by Ingabire Victoire Umuhoza against the Republic of Rwanda. Umuhoza, a Rwandan opposition leader, alleges human...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
This judgment concerns an application by Frank David Omary and others for a review of a previous judgment by the Court against the United Republic of Tanzania. The original case involved the applicants, former...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
This order notes Rwanda's withdrawal of its declaration accepting the Court's jurisdiction to hear cases from individuals and non-governmental organisations. It references an earlier ruling by the Court that such a...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
This order from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights concerns an application filed by Laurent Munyandilikirwa against the Republic of Rwanda. The Court acknowledged Rwanda's notification of its withdrawal of...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an order for temporary measures in the case of Joseph Mukwano, a death row inmate who alleges human rights violations by the United Republic of Tanzania. The court...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
This judgment from the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights addresses reparations for Lohé Issa Konaté against Burkina Faso. The Court previously found that Burkina Faso violated Konaté's freedom of expression by...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
This document is an Order for Provisional Measures issued by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights in the case of Amini Juma against the United Republic of Tanzania. Mr. Juma, a convict facing a death...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights received an application from Deogratius Nicholaus Jeshi against the United Republic of Tanzania. Jeshi, a death row inmate, alleges human rights violations stemming from...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights addressed Rwanda's attempt to withdraw its acceptance of the Court's jurisdiction for individual applications. The Court ruled that this withdrawal does not affect cases...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an order for provisional measures in the case of Cosma Faustin against the United Republic of Tanzania. Faustin, a death row inmate, alleges human rights violations...
APPLICATION NO. 015/2016 | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an order for provisional measures in a case brought by two individuals sentenced to death in Tanzania. The applicants allege human rights violations, including an...
APPLICATION 007/2013 | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights delivered a judgment concerning Mohamed Abubakari, a Tanzanian national imprisoned for armed robbery, against the United Republic of Tanzania. Abubakari alleged that his...
Citation pending | 2016-06-03
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights delivered a default judgment in a case brought by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights against Libya. The Commission alleged that Libya violated the rights...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/17/16 | 2016-05-19
This document outlines the factual and procedural background of a case brought before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. Former employees of Sierra National Airlines sought unpaid terminal benefits and severance...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/08/16 | 2016-04-20
This document details a case brought by Dame MEDAGBE Rita against the Republic of Togo before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. She sought substantial financial compensation, alleging human rights violations...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/07/16 | 2016-04-20
In this judgment, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice addressed a case brought by Ametepe Koffi against the Republic of Togo. Koffi alleged that elements of Togo's Rapid Intervention Force and gendarmerie committed...
[2015] ECOWASCJ 41 | 2015-12-02
This judgment from the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice addresses an application by Dr. Rose Mbatomon Ako, who sought to have the court deliver an omitted ruling or supplement a previous judgment. The application was...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/25/15 | 2015-11-30
The plaintiffs, who were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in Liberia based on disputed autopsy reports, brought a case before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice. They alleged that their trial and...
Citation pending | 2015-11-20
Alex Thomas, a Tanzanian citizen imprisoned for armed robbery, brought a case before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights against the United Republic of Tanzania. He claims his conviction was wrongful because...
Citation pending | 2015-11-20
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights received an application from Femi Falana against the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, alleging the Commission failed to refer a human rights communication...
ECW/CCJ/JUD/23/15 | 2015-10-23
This judgment from the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice addresses a case brought by the heirs of former President Ibrahim Mainassara Baré against the Republic of Niger. The applicants contend that President Baré was...
[2015] ECOWASCJ 36 | 2015-10-23
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice heard a case where Alternative Citoyenne and Roch Gnahoui David accused the Republic of Benin of violating ECOWAS protocols on democracy and good governance. The applicants claimed...