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Djibouti rights commission trains associations in Tadjourah

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Djibouti’s National Human Rights Commission organised training for Tadjourah associations on their role in defending fundamental freedoms. The session was held on 14 October at the Regional Council under the AMPC project, with financial support from the European Union, reports La Nation.

Djibouti’s National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) organised a training day on 14 October for Tadjourah associations, reports La Nation. Held at the Regional Council with financial support from the European Union under the AMPC project, the meeting aimed to strengthen their contribution to defending fundamental rights.

The discussions focused in particular on supporting populations most exposed to situations of vulnerability. The training came after the CNDH’s visit to the site of a shipwreck in Obock, reported on 18 October.

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