PRACTICE NOTE 5
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STRATEGIC LITIGATION OF ENFORCED
DISAPPEARANCES IN AFRICA
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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WHAT IS STRATEGIC LITIGATION?
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Concept
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Potential Impacts
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Legal and Non-Legal Techniques
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH
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Accompaniment and Victim Centrality
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Psychosocial and Medical Support
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Other Forms of Support
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WHAT IS ENFORCED DISAPPERANCE?
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LEGAL AVENUES TOWARDS JUSTICE FOR ENFORCED
DISAPPEARANCE IN AFRICA
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Habeas Corpus
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Criminal Investigation and Prosecution
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Civil Claims
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Human Rights Claims
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EVIDENCE
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REPARATION IN CASES OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE
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