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Mahiri v United Republic of Tanzania [2022] AfCHPR 1 (24 March 2022)
The African Court struck out Magweiga Mahiri’s application against Tanzania after he failed to pursue the case and could not be located for further steps.
Sarni and Another (Represented by European Alliance for Human Rights) v Arab Republic of Egypt (Communication 574 /15) [2018] ACHPR 139 (22 February 2018)
The African Commission found that the complainant failed to submit arguments and evidence on admissibility within the prescribed period, despite multiple reminders and extensions. The Commission determined that the complainant showed no interest in prosecuting the communication, and in accordance with its Rules of Procedure and established jurisprudence, decided to strike out the communication for lack of diligent prosecution. The decision was based on procedural grounds rather than the merits of the alleged human rights violations.
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Doebbler v Sudan (Communication 236 of 2000) [2003] ACHPR 42 (29 May 2003)
The African Commission held that judicial lashings imposed on Sudanese students for minor public order offences violated Article 5 of the African Charter.
Sakwe v Cameroon (Communication 230 of 1999) [2000] ACHPR 26 (6 November 2000)
The African Commission declared Motale Zacharia Sakwe’s communication against Cameroon inadmissible for failure to exhaust local remedies under Article 56(5).
Commission Nationale des Droits de L'Homme et des Liberté v Chad (Communication No. 74/92) [1995] ACHPR 12 (11 October 1995)
The Commission found that Chad, as a state party to the African Charter, is obligated to recognize and ensure the rights enshrined in the Charter, including the right to life, prohibition of torture, right to liberty and security, and right to a fair trial. The Commission held that the existence of civil war does not absolve Chad of its obligations under the Charter, as derogation is not permitted. The Government's failure to prevent, investigate, or remedy serious and massive violations—whether committed by its agents or third parties—constitutes a breach of the Charter. In the absence of a…
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