Civil Liberties Organization v Nigeria (Communication No. 045-1990)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared the communication inadmissible on the ground that local remedies had not been exhausted as required by Article 55 of the African Charter and Rule 114 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure.
Outcome
Communication dismissed for failure to exhaust local remedies
Facts
The Civil Liberties Organization filed a communication with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights concerning alleged wrongful eviction of inhabitants in Nigeria. The communication was dated 4 October 1990. The Commission examined whether the admissibility requirements under the African Charter had been satisfied.
Issues
- Whether local remedies have been exhausted as required by Article 55 of 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 Article 55
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission Rule 114
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