ANAW v The Attorney General of the United Republic of Tanzania
| Case Number | {APPEAL NO. 3 OF 2011} & {2010 REF NO. 9 of 2010 } |
| Summary | The subject is the Respondents intended upgrading, tarmac, realignment, construction, creation or commission of the “NATTA-MUGUMU-TABORA B-KLEIN’S GATE-LOLIONDO” also known as “North Road” and otherwise as the “Superhighway” (or simply as the “highway” or “road”) across the Serengeti National Park being unlawful and an infringement on the provisions of the Treaty.
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| Respondent | The Attorney General of the United Republic of Tanzania |
| Complainant | Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) |
| Date filed | December 9, 2010 |
| Countries | Tanzania |
| Keyword | Infrastructure , Wildlife |
| Treaty Article | Article 23 , Article 27 , Article 30 , Article 39 , Rule 24 |
First Instance Judgment
| Verdict | The Court found that it had jurisdiction to handle the matter and to grant orders such as those sought by the Applicant, that the reference was not time-barred, that the reference as drawn was properly before the Court and that the issue of affidavit did not arise at that stage.
The preliminary objection was consequently overruled, in its entirety, with costs to the Applicant. |
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| Date delivered | August 28, 2011 |
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Appeal Judgment
| Verdict | Appeal Dismissed and the ruling from the First Division stands. |
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| Date delivered | April 26, 2012 |
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