Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities v Nigeria (Communication 107 of 1993)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights held that the communication was inadmissible because the author had not exhausted local remedies as required by article 56 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Outcome
Communication dismissed as inadmissible for failure to exhaust local remedies
Facts
The Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities brought a communication to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights alleging breach of agreement and threats. The communication was dated 27 July 1993. The Commission examined whether the author had exhausted local remedies before bringing the matter to the Commission.
Issues
- Whether local remedies have been exhausted before bringing the communication to the African Commission.
Orders
- Communication declared inadmissible.
- Attention of the author drawn to article 56 of the Charter.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (1)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.56
Full judgment
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