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Mr Harouna KADIO, Head of Studies and Legal Affairs at the Ministry of
Health;
Ms Irène ZEBA, Head of Studies at the Ministry of Youth, Employment and
Vocational Training;
Mr Nicodème OUEDRAOGO, Legal Expert at the Ministry of National
Education and Literacy;
Ms Laure Léonne S. YAMEOGO, Human Rights Adviser at the Ministry of
Mines and Energy.
4. The Report highlights the progress made in Burkina Faso in the area of human and
peoples’ rights, and the legislative, administrative and other measures taken to
implement the provisions of the African Charter since the country presented its
initial Combined Periodic Report (1st and 2nd) at the 49th Ordinary Session held from
28 April to 12 May 2011 in Banjul, The Gambia.
5. The present Concluding Observations highlight the positive factors, the factors
restricting the effective enjoyment of human rights, and the areas of concern
regarding respect of the human rights protected under the African Charter and the
Maputo Protocol. The report also contains the Commission’s recommendations to
the Burkinabe Government towards strengthening the enjoyment of human rights
by the people of Burkina Faso.
6. The Commission commends the delegation of Burkina Faso for the frank and
constructive dialogue held during the presentation of the Combined Periodic Report
and the information provided in response to the concerns expressed by the members
of the Commission.
PART I: AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
7. The Commission takes note of the following positive aspects:
I.
Positive Aspects
8. The Commission notes many positive aspects regarding Burkina Faso’s
compliance with its obligations under the African Charter.
Reporting obligation and cooperation with the Commission
9. The Commission:
i.
Commends Burkina Faso for the political will demonstrated through the regular
presentation of its periodic reports;
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