Sanussi v Ethiopia (Communication 14 of 1988)
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Holding
The African Commission declared the communication inadmissible on the ground that Ethiopia was not a party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission held that it lacks jurisdiction to consider communications against non-state parties to the Charter.
Outcome
Communication dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
Facts
Dr. Abd Eldayem A.E. Sanussi filed a communication dated 29 February 1988 alleging arbitrary detention. The communication was directed against Ethiopia. At the time of the Commission's consideration during its fourth ordinary session in October 1988, Ethiopia was 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 (3)
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 30
- African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Article 56
- Rules of Procedure of the African Commission Article 101
Full judgment
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