The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organization of African Unity, meeting in its Twenty-Eighth Ordinary Session in Dakar, Senegal, from 29 June to 1 July 1992,
Noting with concern that as of (31 December 1991) only (seven) States Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples'Rights have submitted their initial periodic reports in accordance with Article 62 "on the legislative or other measures taken with a view to giving effect to the rights and freedoms recognized by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights are given effect in national law and practice.
Realizing the importance of the reporting procedure in helping the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to assist States Parties to ensure that the rights and freedoms recognized by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights are given effect in national law and practice.
Expressing its deep appreciation to the States Parties which have submitted their initial periodic reports, Egypt, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo and Tunisia.
Taking note of the benefits of the dialogue the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and States parties which occurs during examination of periodic reports for the implementation of human and peoples' rights,
1. Urges the States Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights which have not yet submitted their initial reports to submit them as soon as possible,
2. Requests that the States should report not only on legislative measures, but also on other measures taken to give effect to each of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed by the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and on the problems encountered in giving effect to these rights and freedoms,
3. Encourages States Parties which encounter difficulties in preparing and submitting their periodic reports to seek help as soon as possible from the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights which will arrange for assistance in this task through its own or other resources.
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