zimbabwe human rights ngo forum v zimbabwe communication 245 of 2002 2006 achpr 73 25 may 2006
Zimbabwe violated Articles 1 and 7(1) of the African Charter by enacting Clemency Order No. 1 of 2000, which foreclosed access to remedies for victims of politically motivated crimes, failed to ensure effective investigation, prosecution, and compensation, and thereby encouraged impunity. The state exercised due diligence regarding violence by non-state actors but breached its obligations by denying judicial protection and effective remedy through the amnesty.
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- State responsibility for non-state actors
- Amnesty and impunity
- Right to effective remedy
- Due diligence
- Discrimination based on political opinion
- Right to fair trial