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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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Nigerian media decrees restricting press freedom, due process, and fair trial violated the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Human rights – freedom of expression – proscription and closure of media – retroactive decrees – ouster clauses – arbitrary detention – denial of fair trial – right to property – right to health – African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, Articles 6, 7, 9, 14, and 16.
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31 October 1998 |
