international pen v burkina faso communication 22 of 1988 1994 achpr 7 27 april 1994

international pen v burkina faso communication 22 of 1988 1994 achpr 7 27 april 1994

The release of Mr. Ernest N. Ouedraogo on 4 August 1989 rendered the communication moot, warranting closure of the file.

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Citation
international pen v burkina faso communication 22 of 1988 1994 achpr 7 27 april 1994
Parties
Applicant: INTERNATIONAL PEN; Respondent: BURKINA FASO
Court
ACHPR
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 April 1994
Procedural Posture
Communication / Decision
Outcome
file closed
Legal Topics
Wrongful Detention, Release of Detainee
Source Language
english
Human Rights Wrongful Detention Release of Detainee

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Parties

INTERNATIONAL PEN

Applicant

BURKINA FASO

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Communication / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the continued detention of Mr. Ernest N. Ouedraogo violated the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

Ratio Decidendi

The release of Mr. Ernest N. Ouedraogo on 4 August 1989 rendered the communication moot, warranting closure of the file.

Court Disposition

file closed

Orders

  • The file be closed.