دور المحكمة الإفريقية لحقوق الإنسان و الشعوب في حماية حقوق الشعوب الأصلية

Abstract EN

The promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in Africa is one of the most important issues that require study and analysis.

These communities, despite their distinguishingsocial, cultural, economic and political characteristics, have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to lands, territories and natural resources for years, but their rights are still violated by national governments despite the legal protection provided by national constitutions and international and regional human rights instruments.

This has prompted this category to seek redress and compensation through the courts.

The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, as the principal regional judicial organ of the African Union, has dealt with a landmark case involving the Ogiekpeople against the Kenyan Government.

By virtue of its landmark decision, the rest of Africa's indigenous peoples will be able to pursue legal action for violations of their rights under the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Right