The African Court granted provisional measures in part, ordering Tunisia to remove barriers to lawyers and doctors and disclose detention grounds, but refused release.
The Court determined that the two applications, although filed by different applicants, are against the same respondent state, represented by the same lawyer, and arise from similar facts—namely, the applicants' conviction and sentencing for theft and armed robbery without legal representation, with the sentences upheld on appeal. Both applicants allege similar violations of their rights to a fair trial, effective remedy, access to counsel, justice, and equality of arms under international human rights instruments. Given the similarity of facts, alleged violations, and reliefs sought, as well…
Civil Liberties Organisation v Nigeria (Communication 151 of 1996) [1999] ACHPR 5 (15 November 1999)
Court
African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
Case number
Communication 151 of 1996
The African Commission found Nigeria violated fair trial and humane treatment rights by using a Special Military Tribunal, denying counsel, and detaining prisoners in harsh conditions.
Centre for Free Speech v Nigeria (Communication 206 of 1997) [1999] ACHPR 4 (15 November 1999)
Court
African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
Case number
Communication 206 of 1997
The Commission found Nigeria violated the African Charter by arresting, trying and convicting four journalists before a military tribunal without fair trial safeguards.