The Matter of Fidèle Mulindahabi v Republic of Rwanda

Abstract

Fidèle Mulindahabi (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) is a national of the Republic of Rwanda, residing in Kigali, who complains that he has been victim of violations as regards his urban transport business. The Applicant avers that the Respondent State: i. violated his right to property provided under Articles 17(2) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and 14 of the Charter; ii. failed in its obligation to provide the requisite remedies pursuant to Article 2(3)(c) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; iii. failed in its obligation to adopt legislative and other measures to give effect to the international instruments ratified, as provided under Article 1 of the Charter; iv. violated his right to work provided under Article 6(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).