nyamwasa et autres c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0162015 2016 afchpr 63 3 juin 2016

nyamwasa et autres c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0162015 2016 afchpr 63 3 juin 2016

The withdrawal by Rwanda of its Article 34(6) declaration does not suspend or affect the Court's jurisdiction over cases already pending at the time of withdrawal.

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nyamwasa et autres c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0162015 2016 afchpr 63 3 juin 2016
Parties
Applicant: Kayumba Nyamwasa et autres; Respondent: République du Rwanda
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Human Rights Application / Interlocutory Order on Procedural Suspension
Outcome
Application for suspension of proceedings denied; proceedings to continue.
Legal Topics
Withdrawal of Declaration, Jurisdiction of African Court, Suspension of Proceedings
Source Language
en
Human Rights Law International Law Withdrawal of Declaration Jurisdiction of African Court Suspension of Proceedings

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Parties

Kayumba Nyamwasa et autres

Applicant

République du Rwanda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Human Rights Application / Interlocutory Order on Procedural Suspension

  1. 1 Effect of Rwanda's withdrawal of Article 34(6) declaration on pending cases
  2. 2 Jurisdiction of the Court post-withdrawal

Ratio Decidendi

The withdrawal by Rwanda of its Article 34(6) declaration does not suspend or affect the Court's jurisdiction over cases already pending at the time of withdrawal.

Court Disposition

Application for suspension of proceedings denied; proceedings to continue.

Orders

  • The Court unanimously decides to continue examination of the application.