'AU undermines jurisdiction of its court'
by Alex Obote-Odora
Summary:
Last week, the African Union (AU) amended the Protocol on the Statute of the
African Court of Justice and Human Rights to provide for blanket immunity from
prosecution for African leaders.
The amendment creates an exceptionalism only enjoyed by African leaders. It
shields them and their cronies from accountability. This obnoxious law must be
challenged by all persons of good will.
The rights of leaders are always tempered and balanced by their duty and
obligation to protect the rights of citizens. All acts of a leader must be
carried out within agreed legal frameworks.
This decision by the AU leaders is gross abuse of power and a dereliction of
duty. ICC's difficulties in prosecuting Heads of State do not translate into
extending immunity to all African leaders.
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