rights, but requires that they shall undertake… measures to give effect to
them.”
Alleged violation of Articles 2 and 3
75.
The Complainants argue that, according to the Victims, they were
discriminated against in the enjoyment of their rights in violation of the
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African Charter on the basis of their sex and political opinion. They note
that the African Commission in Legal Resource Foundation v Zambia
noted that, „the right to equality‟ is very important.11
76.
They submit further that, in Association Mauritanienne des droits de
l’homme v Mauritania,12 the African Commission emphasized that
“Article 2 of the African Charter lays down principles that is essential to
the spirit of this Convention, one of whose goals is the elimination of all
forms of discrimination and to ensure equality among all human
beings.”13
77.
The Complainants further allege that, the main reason why the Victims
were assaulted by the authorities is due to the fact that they hold
particular political views, are women and journalists. According to the
Complainants, this is evidenced by the sexual nature of the violations.
11
Ibid para 63.
12
Communication 210/98- Association Mauritanienne des droits de l’homme v Mauritania
(2000) ACHPR.
13
Ibid para 131
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