Association Internationale Des Jurists Democrates v Ethiopia (Communication 28 of 1989)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared the communication inadmissible because it was directed against Ethiopia, a state that was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights at the time. The Commission lacks jurisdiction over non-party states.
Outcome
Communication dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
Facts
The Association Internationale Des Jurists Democrates filed a communication with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights alleging false imprisonment, destruction of property, and other human rights violations against Ethiopia. The communication was considered at the Commission's sixth ordinary session held from 23 October to 4 November 1989. Ethiopia was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights at the time the communication was filed.
Issues
- Whether the African Commission has jurisdiction to consider a communication directed against a state that is not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Orders
- Communication declared inadmissible.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (2)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.30
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights art.101
Full judgment
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