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Torture

Extrajudicial Killing / Enforced DisappearanceFreedom of Expression/Assembly/AssociationLatest NewsLaw EnforcementMassive Human Rights Violations / Transitional JusticeRight to LifeStatements / Press ReleasesTorture

Statement: IHRDA condemns police brutality in Nigeria; calls for security sector reform, justice for victims of police brutality

Banjul, 22 October 2020 The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) strongly condemns police brutality manifested during the peaceful protests by youths…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueOctober 23, 2020
Latest NewsLaw EnforcementStatements / Press ReleasesTorture

IHRDA, hundreds of victims & CSOs petition High Commissioner on implementation of HRC resolution on police violence & structural racism

143 families of victims of police violence & over 360 civil society organizations, including IHRDA, have endorsed a letter to the UN High Commissioner for…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueAugust 5, 2020
ChildrenESCRsFair Trial / JudiciaryLatest NewsPending CasesStatements / Press ReleasesTortureWomen / Girls

Widow’s right to inheritance case: IHRDA, APDF sue Mali before ECOWAS Court

Banjul, 9 December 2019: The “Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa” (IHRDA) and “Association pour le Progrès et le Défense des Droits des…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueDecember 9, 2019
ChildrenFair Trial / JudiciaryHuman Trafficking / SlaveryPending CasesStatements / Press ReleasesTortureWomen / Girls

Fodi slavery case against Niger before ECOWAS Court

Banjul, 22 June 2019: The “Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa” (IHRDA), on 21 June 2019, filed a lawsuit against the Republic of…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueSeptember 5, 2019
ESCRsFair Trial / JudiciaryHuman Trafficking / SlaveryLatest NewsPending CasesStatements / Press ReleasesTorture

Danki village slavery case against Niger before ECOWAS Court

Banjul, 8 May 2019: The “Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa” (IHRDA) and Niger-based partner “Timidria” on 7 May 2019 filed a lawsuit…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueMay 8, 2019
Decided CasesESCRsFair Trial / JudiciaryLatest NewsStatements / Press ReleasesTorture

Communiqué: IHRDA, MDT obtain favourable judgment for Alhousseine Camara against Guinea in case of torture in Gendarme custody

Banjul, 8 May 2019: The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (the ECOWAS Court) 7 May 2019 handed-down its judgment…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueMay 8, 2019
ChildrenDisplacement of Persons / NationalityESCRsFair Trial / JudiciaryHuman Trafficking / SlaveryLatest NewsMassive Human Rights Violations / Transitional JusticeRight to LifeSexual and Gender-Based ViolenceStatements / Press ReleasesTorture

IHRDA Statement @ 64th OS of ACHPR: Roles and responsibilities of transit countries in protecting the rights of migrants

Sharm El-Sheikh - Egypt, 25 April 2019: The migration of populations, whether intracontinental or intercontinental, is a subject of growing concern in the contemporary world.…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueApril 25, 2019
Fair Trial / JudiciaryLaw EnforcementMassive Human Rights Violations / Transitional JusticePending CasesSexual and Gender-Based ViolenceTortureWomen / Girls

Case of mass rape, killing and looting in Minova, against DRC

We filed the communication before the ACHPR on 2 October 2018. The violations in this case occurred during military operations in a battle between DRC soldiers…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueDecember 6, 2018
Fair Trial / JudiciaryFreedom of Expression/Assembly/AssociationLaw EnforcementPending CasesTortureWomen / Girls

Case of torture resulting in miscarriage, against DRC

We filed the complaint before the ACHPR on 24 September 2018. The case pertains to police arrest and torture of Cathy Basongo (member of the civil…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueDecember 6, 2018
ChildrenDecided CasesLatest NewsSexual and Gender-Based ViolenceTorture

IHRDA, FGI obtain ground-breaking decision in child rape case against Cameroon

Banjul, 7 September 2018: The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) has issued a ground-breaking decision in favour…
Brice Martial Djeugoue
Brice Martial DjeugoueSeptember 7, 2018
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  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our history
    • Staff
    • What we do
    • Board Members
    • Donors
    • Partners
    • Friends of IHRDA
    • Gallery
  • Legal Work
    • Pending Cases
    • Decided Cases
    • Landmark Cases
    • Implementation of Decisions
  • Capacity Building
    • IHRDA’s Capacity Building
    • Completed Projects
    • Ongoing Projects
  • Publications & Reports
    • African Human Rights Case Law Analyser
    • Blogs
    • Our Books
    • Reports
      • IHRDA
        • Program
        • Collaborations
      • Africa
      • Others
    • Statements
    • The Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Database
  • African Human Rights System
    • Main Statutes
    • Main Mechanisms
    • IHRDA and the African Human Rights System
  • Opportunities
    • Fellowships
    • Internships
    • Working at IHRDA
      • Open Vacancies
      • Closed Vacancies
  • Themes
    • Children
    • Displacement of Persons / Nationality
    • ESCRs
    • Fair Trial / Judiciary
    • Law Enforcement
    • Massive Human Rights Violations / Transitional Justice
    • Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
    • Torture
    • Women / Girls
    • Others
      • Extrajudicial Killing / Enforced Disappearance
      • Forced Eviction
      • Freedom of Expression/Assembly/Association
      • Governance/Politics
      • Human Trafficking / Slavery
      • Right to Life
  • English
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