African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights - 2017 June

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June 2017
The Commission referred evidence of massive rights violations in Zaire to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
Human rights – serious or massive violations – arbitrary arrests, detention, and torture – article 58(1) of the African Charter – referral to Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
30 June 2017
State found liable for torture and ill-treatment of a detainee but not for violations of arrest, fair trial, association, or property rights.
Human rights – torture – cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment – constructive exhaustion of domestic remedies – right to liberty and fair trial – right to property – right to association – evidentiary requirements in substantiating torture – state’s investigatory and remedial obligations – Articles 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 14 African Charter.
30 June 2017