The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ruled that the Republic of Senegal violated the rights to freedom of expression, access to information, and the right to work through the shutdown of internet services and social media platforms in June and July 2023.
The case No. ECW/CCJ/APP/37/23 was brought by the Association des Utilisateurs des Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (ASUTIC) and Mr. Ndiaga Gueye, an IT consultant and President of the association.
The Court found that it had jurisdiction over the human rights claims. On admissibility, the claims of both Applicants concerning freedom of expression and access to information were found admissible by the Court. Mr. Gueye’s claims regarding the right to work and assembly were also deemed admissible. However, ASUTIC’s claims regarding the right to work, and assembly were dismissed as inadmissible.
Via The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS
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