Africa

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International Law in Brief

Afr. Ct. H.P.R. Decides Whether Withdrawal of Declaration Constitutes a Human Rights Violation

Author: 
Şeymanur Yönt

On December 2, 2021, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Court), in the case of Hossou v.

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International Law in Brief

US to Remove Guinea, Mali, and Ethiopia from African Growth and Opportunity Act

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Şeymanur Yönt

On November 2, 2021, President Biden announced that Guinea, Mali, and Ethiopia will be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (

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UNSC Adopts Presidential Statement on Sudan

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Şeymanur Yönt

On October 28, 2021, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a presidental statement on Sudan presented by Kenya, Council President for October.

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African Union Issues a Statement on Sudan

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Şeymanur Yönt

On October 26, 2021, the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) adopted a

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ECOWAS Sanctions on Mali and Guinea Coup Leaders

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Justine N. Stefanelli

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided, in a

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Biden Issues Executive Order on Crisis in Ethiopia

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On Friday, September 17, 2021, President Biden issued an

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Sudan Joins UNCAT and ICPPED

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On August 10, 2021, the Government of Sudan deposited an instrument of ratification for the Conven

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African Court Issues Advisory Opinion on Elections during a Pandemic

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Justine N. Stefanelli

On July 16, 2021, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an