Take measures, without delay, to revise its libel laws to ensure that they
meet regional and international standards for freedom of expression and
access to information, including compliance with the Commission's
Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa.
Freedom of Assembly
Resort to a notification system in relation to freedom of peaceful assembly,
and the notification procedures should meet the following minimum
criteria:
i. Organisers of the assembly should be able to notify the authorities
simply and quickly;
ii. The information required from organisers should not be strenuous
and should include the date, time, duration and location or itinerary
of the assembly;
iii. The period of notice should not be lengthy but sufficient to allow
authorities to plan and prepare measures necessary to minimise
disruptions the protest may cause;
iv.
A prompt official response to initial notification should be given and
lack of response would be deemed to constitute authorisation; and
v. The organisers should be allowed to challenge the legality of any
restriction imposed through a rapid appeal process.
Asylum-Seekers and Refugees
Take asylum-seekers and refugees into account when designing and
implementing projects related to the Poverty Reduction Strategy, and
accelerate the issuance of long-term legal residence documents, including
naturalisation for refugees who have chosen to integrate in the country.
Land Rights
Strictly be guided by the Land Rights Policy in developing appropriate
legal mechanisms and procedures for the resolution of land disputes, and
ensure the speedy resolution of the disputes.
Right to Work and Favourable Conditions of Work
i. Strengthen its efforts to create short-term employment
opportunities, especially in areas most affected by the civil war, and
amongst individuals with the least access to work.
ii. Work more towards ensuring strict application of the 2014 Decent
Work Act and also take steps to guarantee favourable conditions of
work, as well as free, prior and informed consent in relation to
ventures on the extraction of natural resources in the country.
Right to an Adequate Standard of Living and Access to Resources
i. Continue its efforts to reduce poverty and improve the living
standard of its people, and continue working with partners to build
its capacity in areas such as healthcare, food security, access to safe
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