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- Brill
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- Copyright © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- 1385-3716
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- 2211-6060
- DOI
- 10.1163/221160604X00206
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Abstract
Adopted in Addis Ababa in June 1998. CABlLEGl66.5. Available at www.african-union.org For the documents leading up to the adoption of this Protocol, see www.up.ac.za/chr. Also reprinted in Human Rights Law in Africa Series 1999, p 233 and further The member states of the Organization of African Unity hereinafter referred to as the OAU, state parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: Considering that the Charter of the Organization of African Unity recognises that freedom, equality, justice, peace and dignity are essential objectives for the achievement of the legitimate aspirations of the African peoples; Noting that the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights reaffirms adherence to the principles of human and peoples' rights, freedoms and duties contained in the declarations, conventions and other instruments adopted by the Organization of African Unity, and other international organisations; Recognising that the twofold objective of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights is to ensure on the one hand promotion and on the other protection of human and peoples' rights, freedoms and duties; Recognising further, the efforts of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights since its
Journal
Human Rights Law in Africa Online – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 2004