Lawyers Committee for Human Rights v Zaire (Communication 47 of 1990)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights found evidence of serious or massive violations of human and peoples' rights by the Government of Zaire, including arbitrary arrests, detention, and torture. The Commission decided under Article 58(1) of the African Charter to call the attention of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government to the situation.
Outcome
Matter referred to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government for attention
Facts
The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights filed a communication dated 16 October 1990 alleging violations of human rights by the Government of Zaire. The allegations included arbitrary arrests, detention, torture, and other serious human rights violations. The Commission examined the evidence presented and determined that it established the existence of a series of serious or massive violations of human and peoples' rights.
Issues
- Whether the evidence established the existence of serious or massive violations of human and peoples' rights by the Government of Zaire.
Orders
- Communication admitted.
- Evidence of serious or massive violations of human and peoples' rights found.
- Matter referred to the Assembly of Heads of State and Government under Article 58(1) of the African Charter.
Rules and key headnotes
Legislation cited (1)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 58(1)
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