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World Organisation Against Torture and Others v Zaire (Communication 100 of 1993; Communication 25 of 1989; Communication 47 of 1990; Communication 56 of 1991)

World Organisation Against Torture and Others v Zaire (Communication 100 of 1993; Communication 25 of 1989; Communication 47 of 1990; Communication 56 of 1991) [1996] ACHPR 1 (4 April 1996)

Court

African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

Case number

Communication 100 of 1993 ; Communication 25 of 1989 ; Communication 47 of 1990 ; Communication 56 of 1991

The African Commission found Zaire responsible for serious or massive violations of the African Charter, including torture, detention, unfair trials, and rights abuses involving religion, health, and education.

• Torture And Inhuman Treatment
• Arbitrary Detention
• Freedom Of Religion
• Right To Education
• Right To Health
• Extrajudicial Executions

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