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IHRDA (on behalf of Sierra Leonean refugees) v. Guinea
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights · Guinea · 2004-12 · Regional court or body
Citation: Communication 249/02
Type of case: Constitutional and human rights
Outcome: Decided for the migrant side
Question
Was Guinea responsible for attacks on Sierra Leonean refugees after a speech by its president?
What the court decided
Yes. The speech incited soldiers and civilians to attack refugees, and the resulting abuse and forced departures breached the Charter.
In plain language
After Guinea’s president said in a radio speech that refugees should be sent home, soldiers and civilians attacked Sierra Leonean refugees. The African Commission held Guinea responsible.
Dalam bahasa sederhana
Setelah presiden Guinea mengatakan di radio bahwa pengungsi harus dipulangkan, tentara dan warga menyerang pengungsi Sierra Leone. Komisi Afrika menyatakan Guinea bertanggung jawab.
Pertanyaan: Apakah Guinea bertanggung jawab atas serangan terhadap pengungsi Sierra Leone setelah pidato presidennya?
What happened afterwards
- 2000-09: Speech and attacks.
- 2004-12: Decision adopted.
Sources
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Cite as: Institute for Migrant Rights (2026), Migration Jurisprudence from the South, version 0.1, https://theimr.org/court-decisions/d/achpr-guinea-2004/. This page summarizes a court decision for research and advocacy; it is not legal advice.