1.
Every individual shall have duties towards his family and society, the State and other legally recognized communities and the international community.
2.
The rights and freedoms of each individual shall be exercised with due regard to the rights of others, collective security, morality and common interest.
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In force from 27-06-1981
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Section 27 of the African Charter on Human and people’s Rights/akn/cm/act/loi/undated/325-african-charter-on-human-and-people-s-rights
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