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Nigeria's detention, trial, and execution of activists violated the African Charter's guarantees to fair trial, life, and expression.
Human rights – right to life – right to fair trial – independence of judiciary – freedom from torture and inhuman treatment – freedom of expression – right to association and assembly – state compliance with African Charter obligations – special tribunals – remedies and enforcement of provisional measures.
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31 October 1998 |
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Decrees and seizures violated freedom of expression, retroactivity, fair trial, property, liberty and health under the African Charter.
Freedom of expression – Press registration, excessive fees and unreviewable discretion – Retroactivity of penal measures – Ouster clauses rendering domestic remedies ineffective – Arbitrary arrest and detention – Right of defense – Right to property and health.
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31 October 1998 |
