Korvah v Liberia (Communication 1 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission declared the communication inadmissible on two grounds: first, the communication was not addressed to the Commission but to the Liberian government; second, the five matters described did not amount to violations of human rights under the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Outcome
Communication declared inadmissible
Facts
Federick Korvah submitted a communication dated 26 July 1987 concerning the situation in Liberia, including allegations of corruption and immorality. The communication described five matters which the applicant alleged constituted human rights violations. The African Commission considered the communication at its fourth ordinary session held from 17 to 26 October 1988.
Issues
- Whether the communication was properly addressed to the Commission.
- Whether the matters described in the communication amount to violations of human rights under the African Charter.
Orders
- Communication declared inadmissible.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (3)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.30
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights art.56
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission art.114
Full judgment
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