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African Union reaffirms its commitment to human rights

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African Union reaffirms its commitment to human rights

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to human dignity, justice and equality on African Human Rights Day. The commemoration marks 40 years since the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights came into force, according to Tchadinfos.

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