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African rights courtâs slow start
BBC - EFLAn African human rights court is due to come into force on Sunday following its ratification by the required number of African Union countries. In a continent where violations of human rights abound, the new court is seen as a step in the right direction. But many question whether the court can be effective and whether it will go beyond being just an idea. I have no questions about whether the court can be effective. No country has yet offered to host it and no judges have been appointed to run it. I would be too embarassed to make a proposal in either catagory unless I was writing for the Onion. The court is meant to work together with the Banjul-based African Human Rights Commission and is intended to enhance the African Unionâs commitment to human rights in the continent. Any committment whatsoever would be an astounding change. Posted by: Super Hose 2004-01-25 |
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