KIULJ Volume. 2, Issue 1 (2018)

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Hanafi A. Hammed+++Maryam Bayero-Jimoh
 

Keywords

Human Rights Enforcement Security Victims of Crimes and Protection of Victim’s Rights.
 

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Enforcement of Human Rights, Protection and Security Of Victims in Conflict Situations Under Regional Instruments in Africa

Abstract: Human Rights are rights inherent in human beings notwithstanding nationality, place of residence, sex, religion or other status. While States assume duty to protect, enforce and secure human rights, they must not hesitate to investigate, punish and ensure redress of rights violations committed against their citizens otherwise known as victims. Victims are persons who individually or collectively suffers harm including physical, mental, emotional, economic loss or substantial impairment through acts or omissions that constitute gross violations of human rights or human security. Most victims are not informed of existing rights talk less of enforcing the rights in respect of crimes committed against them. However, internationally, regionally and nationally the victims are entitled to remedy and reparation where necessary. This paper therefore examines some concepts of human rights, human security, protection, enforcement and limitations of rights by States during conflicts situations in Africa. The paper reveals that the States have duty to protect, implement and enforce victims’ rights as provided under various bodies of law in Africa. Reliance is placed on historical and context analysis approaches and both primary and secondary sources of information were used. Recommendations were proffer in order to ensure the enforcement protection and security of victims’ rights in conflict situations.
 
 
 

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