Nguza Viking and Others v United Republic of Tanzania (Application No. 006-2015)
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Holding
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights ordered the reopening of pleadings in the reparations phase, noting that the Applicants had not filed necessary supporting documents for some of their reparations claims. The Court invited both parties to file additional observations or evidence within ten days of notification.
Outcome
Pleadings reopened to allow submission of additional evidence on reparations
Facts
Following a judgment on the merits dated 23 March 2018 in which the Court found violations of the African Charter by Tanzania, the Court ordered reparations proceedings. The Applicants filed written submissions on reparations on 23 August 2018. The Respondent State failed to file a response. The Court observed that the Applicants had not filed necessary supporting documents for some of their reparations claims, preventing the Court from deciding the question of reparations with full knowledge of the facts.
Issues
- Whether the Court should reopen pleadings to allow parties to file additional observations or evidence on reparations.
Orders
- Pleadings reopened.
- Parties invited to file any additional observations or evidence.
- Additional observations or evidence to be filed within ten (10) days of notification of this Order.
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