gihana et autress c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0152015 2016 afchpr 65 3 juin 2016

gihana et autress c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0152015 2016 afchpr 65 3 juin 2016

The Court unanimously held that Rwanda's withdrawal of its Article 34(6) declaration does not suspend or affect the examination of pending cases against Rwanda; the Court retains jurisdiction.

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Citation
gihana et autress c republique du rwanda ordonnance requete 0152015 2016 afchpr 65 3 juin 2016
Parties
Applicant: Kennedy Gihana et autres; Respondent: Republique du Rwanda
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2016
Procedural Posture
Human Rights Application / Interlocutory Order
Outcome
Court will continue examination of the application.
Legal Topics
Withdrawal of Declaration, Jurisdiction, Procedural Suspension
Source Language
en
Human Rights Law International Law Withdrawal of Declaration Jurisdiction Procedural Suspension

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Parties

Kennedy Gihana et autres

Applicant

Republique du Rwanda

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Human Rights Application / Interlocutory Order

  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 Court unanimously held that Rwanda's withdrawal of its Article 34(6) declaration does not suspend or affect the examination of pending cases against Rwanda; the Court retains jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Court will continue examination of the application.

Orders

  • Court unanimously decides to pursue examination of the application.