Resources
African Commission concerned with the violations of indigenous peoples' rights in Cameroon
Cameroon's periodic State report to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) was presented at the 47th Ordinary Session held in May 2010 in Banjul, The Gambia, May 2010. A network of Baka, Bakola, Bagyeli and Bedzang peoples submitted an alternative report which broadly fed into the discussions and the Concluding Observations adopted by the Commission.
Kenya - Protected area violates indigenous peoples' rights says African Commission
A 'landmark' decision of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has affirmed the right of the Endorois pastoralists of Kenya to own their customary lands and to 'free, prior and informed consent', rights which were violated when they were removed from a protected area. The decision invokes the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and draws on the findings of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
Kenya - Protected area violates indigenous peoples' rights says African Commission
A 'landmark' decision of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights has affirmed the right of the Endorois pastoralists of Kenya to own their customary lands and to 'free, prior and informed consent', rights which were violated when they were removed from a protected area. The decision invokes the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and draws on the findings of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. The case has major implications vindicating the right of all indigenous peoples to restitution for lands taken without their consent to create national parks and reserves.
Summary of decision and press release from MRG International.