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Citation: |
Degli v. Togo, Decision, Comm.
83/92, 88/93, 91/93 (ACmHPR, May. 22, 1995) |
Publications: |
IHRDA, Compilation of Decisions on
Communications of the African Commission On Human and Peoples’
Rights Extracted from the Commission’s Activity Reports 1994-2001,
at 355 (2002); Documents of the African Commission on Human and
Peoples’ Rights, at 390 (Malcolm D. Evans & Rachel Murray eds.,
2001); (2000) AHRLR 317 (ACHPR 1995) |
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THE FACTS
[1] The first communication no. 83/92, concerns Corporal Nikabour Bikagni,
who the communication alleges was arrested on 7 October 1992 in Lome and who
was subject to torture and maltreatment. Under this duress, he made a
confession that he was planning a coup against the Government of Togo.
[2] The second communication no. 88/93, consists of a report of a mission
sent to Togo by the Union Interafricaine des Droits de l'Homme from 23 to 29
December 1992. This report includes information on the attempt on the life
of opposition leader Gilchrist Olympio, the assassination of the driver of
the Prime Minister in December 1992, extortion and killings in villages in
the north of Togo, the shooting incident of 25 January 1993 which resulted
in at least 14 deaths, and the shooting incident of 26 January which
resulted in at least 4 deaths. The communication also mentions the discovery
of more than 15 bodies which were found, mutilated and bound, in the waters
around Lome. The report also provides a general overview of the political
and economic situation in Togo, including irregularities with respect to how
elections are conducted.
[3] The third communication no. 91/93, alleges that on 30 January 1993 the
Togolese military shot and killed 20 peaceful demonstrators in Lome. This
was related to a general breakdown of law and order which resulted in
numerous violations of human rights by the security forces. Abuses by the
security forces caused 40,000 Togolese to flee the country
COMPLAINT
[4] The complainants allege grave and massive violations of various rights
protected by the African Charter.
FINDING
[5] The Commission sent a delegation to Togo and was adduced that these acts
were committed under a previous administration. The Commission is satisfied
that the present administration has dealt with the issues satisfactorily. |
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