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Law No. 97/AN/10/6th L Ratifying the African Union Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention)
Original names of the law: Loi n° 97/AN/10/6ème L portant ratification de la Convention de l’Union Africaine sur la protection et l’assistance aux personnes déplacées en Afrique (Convention de Kampala)
Year: 2011
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality, Integration & Public Affairs, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
Law No. 97/AN/10/6th L, enacted on January 3, 2011, and subsequently published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Djibouti on January 15, 2011, ratifies the African Union Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, commonly referred to as the Kampala Convention. This legislative measure formalizes Djibouti's commitment to the international legal framework established by the Convention, which aims to provide comprehensive protection and assistance to internally displaced persons across the continent. The ratification of this Convention obligates Djibouti to implement its provisions, ensuring the protection of the rights of internally displaced persons and facilitating the provision of necessary humanitarian assistance.
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Est ratifiée la Convention de l’Union Africaine sur la protection et l’assistance aux personnes déplacées en Afrique (Convention de Kampala).