bocoum v republic of mali 2020 afchpr 17 23 october 2020

The request for provisional measures is moot because the National Assembly was dissolved and a new electoral register will be prepared, eliminating the basis for the Applicant's request.

Citation: bocoum v republic of mali 2020 afchpr 17 23 october 2020
Parties: Applicant: Babarou Bocoum; Respondent State: Republic of Mali
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 October 2020
Procedural Posture: Application for Provisional Measures / Ruling on Provisional Measures
Outcome: Request for provisional measures declared moot.
Legal Topics: Provisional Measures, Right to Vote, Electoral Dispute Resolution, Jurisdiction, Mootness
Source Language: English

Human Rights Law Electoral Law International Law Provisional Measures Right to Vote Electoral Dispute Resolution Jurisdiction Mootness

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Parties

Babarou Bocoum

Applicant

Republic of Mali

Respondent State

Procedural Posture

Application for Provisional Measures / Ruling on Provisional Measures

Legal Issues

1 Whether the Applicant's request for provisional measures is justified in light of subsequent political developments
2 Whether the Court has prima facie jurisdiction to entertain the request

Ratio Decidendi

The request for provisional measures is moot because the National Assembly was dissolved and a new electoral register will be prepared, eliminating the basis for the Applicant's request.

Court Disposition

Request for provisional measures declared moot.

Orders

Request for provisional measures has become moot.