CDHR v Nigeria (Communication 62 of 1991)
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Holding
The African Commission closed the file due to loss of contact with the complainant. The complainant alleged politically motivated detention of an individual on drug charges. After the Commission received information that the detainee was freed and inquired whether the complainant wished to pursue the case, the complainant failed to respond despite two reminders.
Outcome
Communication discontinued due to complainant's failure to respond
Facts
The complainant committee alleged that an individual detained on charges of drug dealing was politically motivated in his detention. The Commission subsequently received information that the detainee had been freed. The Commission inquired of the complainant whether it wished to pursue the case. The complainant failed to respond to this inquiry despite two reminders from the Commission.
Issues
- Whether the communication should be pursued following the release of the detainee and loss of contact with the complainant.
Orders
- File closed due to loss of contact with the complainant.
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