ACHPR/Res. 426 (LXV) 2019 : Resolution on the Appointment of Expert Members to the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), meeting at its 65th Ordinary Session held from 21 October to 10 November 2019, in Banjul, The Gambia:
Recalling its mandate to promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in Africa under Article 45 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Charter);
Considering the absolute and non-derogable nature of the prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment under Article 5 of the African Charter;
Recalling its Resolution on Guidelines and Measures for the Prohibition and Prevention of Torture, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment in Africa (the Robben Island Guidelines) adopted during its 32nd Ordinary Session, held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 17 to 23 October 2002;
Further recalling the establishment of the Follow-up Committee on the Robben Island Guidelines in 2004 to promote implementation of the Robben Island Guidelines;
Further recalling Resolution ACHPR/Res158 (XLVI) 09 that changed the name of the Follow-up Committee on the Robben Island Guidelines to the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa (the Committee);
Bearing in mind Resolution ACHPR/Res.120 (XXXXII) 07, Resolution ACHPR/Res.192 (L) 2011, Resolution ACHPR/Res.254 (LIV) 2013, Resolution ACHPR/Res.322(LVII) 2015, and Resolution ACHPR/Res.387(LXI) 2017 renewing the mandate of the Committee; Further noting that the mandate of Members of the Committee is coming to an end;
Bearing in mind Resolution ACHPR/Res… (LV)2019 on the Renewal of the ACHPR’s Special Mechanisms’ Mandates, adopted at the present Session, renewing their mandates for a six (6) months’ period, with effect from 10 November 2019;
Noting that in view of the need to reconstitute the Committee’s membership, a call for applications of Expert Members for the Committee was announced and selections were made from the applications received;
Appreciating the work done by the outgoing Expert Members of the Committee during their terms;
The Commission decides to appoint the following Expert Members for a period of two (2) years:
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Mr Jean-Baptiste Niyizurugero;
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Ms Onyema Afulukwe;
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Ms Sana Bousbih; and
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Mr Serges Frederic Mboumegne Dzesseu.
Done in Banjul, The Gambia, 10 November 2019
Cited documents 7
Resolution 7
- Draft Resolution on the renewal of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ Special Mechanisms’ mandates
- Resolution Re-appointing the Chairperson and Expert Members of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa
- Resolution on the Appointment of the Chairperson, Renewal of the Mandate and Reconstitution of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa
- Resolution on the Change of Name of the “Robben Island Guidelines Follow-Up Committee” to the “Committee for the prevention of torture in Africa” and the Reappointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Committee
- Resolution on the Renewal of Mandate and Appointment of the Chairperson and members of the follow-up Committee on the Implementation of the Robben Island Guidelines
- Resolution on the Renewal of the Mandate and Reconstitution of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa
- Resolution on the appointment of the Chairperson and renewal of the mandate of the Members of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa
Documents citing this one 3
Resolution 3
- Resolution on Renewal of Mandate and Reconstitution of Committee for Prevention of Torture in Africa and Appointment of its Members
- Resolution on the Formulation of Standard Operating Procedures of the Alert and Reporting Mechanism to the ACPHR on Situations of Torture and Related Acts
- Resolution on the Renewal of the Mandate of the Chairperson and the Appointment of Other Member Commissioners of the Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa