If a State party to the present Charter has good reasons to believe that another State party
to this Charter has violated the provisions of the Charter, it may draw, by written
communication, the attention of that State to the matter. This communication shall also be
addressed to the Secretary General of the OAU and to the Chairman of the Commission.
Within three months of the receipt of the communication, the State to which the
communication is addressed shall give the enquiring State, written explanation or
statement elucidating the matter. This should include as much as possible relevant
information relating to the laws and rules of procedure applied and applicable, and the
redress already given or course of action available.
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In force from 8 September 2026
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