law office of ghazi suleiman v sudan communication 228 of 1999 2003 achpr 47 29 may 2003

law office of ghazi suleiman v sudan communication 228 of 1999 2003 achpr 47 29 may 2003

Sudan violated Ghazi Suleiman’s rights under Articles 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the African Charter by arresting, detaining, threatening, and restricting him for his human rights advocacy. Domestic remedies were unavailable and ineffective due to the National Security Act and the political situation, making the communication admissible. The state’s actions were disproportionate and unjustified, failing to meet legitimate aims under the Charter.

Citation
law office of ghazi suleiman v sudan communication 228 of 1999 2003 achpr 47 29 may 2003
Parties
Complainant: Law Office of Ghazi Suleiman; Respondent: Republic of Sudan
Court
ACHPR
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 May 2003
Procedural Posture
Human Rights Communication / Final Merits Decision
Outcome
Violation found
Legal Topics
Freedom of Expression, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Movement, Exhaustion of Local Remedies
Source Language
English
Human Rights Law Constitutional Law Freedom of Expression Freedom of Association Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Movement Exhaustion of Local Remedies

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Parties

Law Office of Ghazi Suleiman

Complainant

Republic of Sudan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Human Rights Communication / Final Merits Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Republic of Sudan violated Articles 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights by arresting, detaining, threatening, and restricting Ghazi Suleiman for his human rights advocacy.
  2. 2 Whether domestic remedies were available, effective, and sufficient for Ghazi Suleiman to challenge the alleged violations.

Ratio Decidendi

Sudan violated Ghazi Suleiman’s rights under Articles 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the African Charter by arresting, detaining, threatening, and restricting him for his human rights advocacy. Domestic remedies were unavailable and ineffective due to the National Security Act and the political situation, making the communication admissible. The state’s actions were disproportionate and unjustified, failing to meet legitimate aims under the Charter.

Court Disposition

Violation found

Orders

  • Sudan found in violation of Articles 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
  • Sudan requested to amend its laws to provide de jure protection for freedom of expression, assembly, association, and movement.