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Statement on the passing of Prof Christof Heyns

It is with deep shock and sadness that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission) has learnt the sudden passing of Professor Christof Heyns.
 
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Press Statement on excessive use of force by the South African Police Services

15 March 2021, Banjul, the Republic of The Gambia
 
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Commission), through its Country Rapporteur for the Republic of South Africa ...

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Statement on the passing of Honorable Commissioner Ndiamé Gaye

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Commission) has learnt with deep sadness the tragic news of the untimely passing of Honorable Commissioner Ndiamé Gaye.
 
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Press Release on the Protests in Senegal

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) is closely following current events in Senegal, in particular the clashes that erupted between the Senegalese Security Forces and ...

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Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa on the Occasion of the "International Women's Day"

The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Special Rapporteur) of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s ...

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Press Statement on the abduction of over 300 students at Jangebe, Zamfara State, Federal Republic of Nigeria

15 December 2020, Banjul, the Republic of The Gambia
 
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Commission), through its Country Rapporteur for the Federal Republic of Nigeria ...

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