The recent announcement of Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali withdrawing from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised concerns about the future of human rights protections in these nations. Citizens in these countries may face significant challenges in accessing justice, particularly through the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which has long served as a critical safeguard for human rights. Why the ECOWAS Court matters for human rights For many people in Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, the ECOWAS Court of Justice represented a vital legal recourse, especially in…
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