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The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights 43 rd Ordinary Session held in Ezulwini, Kingdom of Swaziland, on 7-22 May 2008:
Aware of its mandate under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights to promote and protect human and peoples’ rights in Africa,
Recalling its Resolutions ACHPR/Res.95 (XXXIX)06 and ACHPR/Res.116 (XLII)07, which extended the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Internally Displaced Persons in Africa to be responsible for migration issues,
Recognizing that the human rights of migrants are covered under general regional and international human rights instruments, unless they qualify for protection under national, regional and international refugee laws and instruments.
Being further concerned that the vast number of migrants in Africa originate from African states which are experiencing political instability and armed conflicts, which have in turn, undermined peace and economic conditions in those states.
Alarmed, by the attacks and violence against migrants from African countries in a number of townships in South Africa, which negate the principles of African Solidarity, The African Renaissance and African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Done at Ezulwini, Kingdom of Swaziland.
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