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The role of regional human rights institutions in times of armed conflicts in Africa
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Abstract Armed conflict is a perennial problem that has plagued Africa for decades, resulting in flagrant human rights abuse. The central problem this paper seeks to address is identifying the laws establishing institutions and agencies for protecting human rights in Africa and examining how well-adapted the... view more
Armed conflict is a perennial problem that has plagued Africa for decades, resulting in flagrant human rights abuse. The central problem this paper seeks to address is identifying the laws establishing institutions and agencies for protecting human rights in Africa and examining how well-adapted these institutions are to protect human rights in times of armed conflict in Africa. This research employs the doctrinal research method, which entails an examination of the relevant primary sources of the law as laid down in the statutes and treaties and interpreted by the courts as well as secondary source materials, including journal articles, reports, and other relevant sources materials. It is contended that though human rights institutions were not established with the goal of interventions in times of armed conflict to protect human rights, they can be adapted to meet this challenge to stem the tide of gross human rights violations during armed conflicts. The paper concludes by recommending the expansion in the practice of the mandate of these human rights institutions to accommodate mechanisms for the protection of human rights in times of armed conflicts.... view less
Keywords
Africa; conflict situation; human rights; human rights violation; organizations; martial law; statuary regulation
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Organizational Sociology
Free Keywords
armed conflict; humanitarian law; African Charter; regional institutions
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 159-174
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9 (2023) 1
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed