Makoge v USA (Communication 5 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights declared the communication inadmissible on the ground that it was directed against the United States of America, a state which is not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission lacks jurisdiction over non-party states.
Outcome
Communication inadmissible for lack of jurisdiction over non-party state
Facts
Prince J.N. Makoge filed a communication dated 29 August 1986 with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights concerning activities of the United States of America in Africa. The communication was considered at the Commission's fourth ordinary session held from 17 to 26 October 1988. The United States is not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights.
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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