Commission Francaise Justice et Paix v Ethiopia (Communication 29 of 1989)
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Holding
The African Commission declared the communication inadmissible on the ground that it was directed against Ethiopia, a State which was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission has no jurisdiction to consider communications against non-State parties to the Charter.
Outcome
Communication inadmissible for lack of jurisdiction
Facts
Commission Francaise Justice et Paix filed a communication dated March 3 and June 19, 1989, alleging denial of the right to life. The communication was directed against Ethiopia. At the time of the communication, Ethiopia was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The African Commission considered the matter at its sixth ordinary session held from 23 October to 4 November 1989.
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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