36th OS Info for Participants,

UNION AFRICAINE AFRICAN UNION

UNIÃO AFRICANA

African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights Commission Africaine des Droits de l’Homme & des Peuples

Kairaba Avenue, P. O. Box 673, , , Tel: (220) 4392 962/4372070; Fax: (220) 4390 764 E-mail: [email protected] ; http://www.achpr.org

36th Ordinary Session 23rd November– 7th December 2004 Dakar,

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

1. General

The 36th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) will be held in Dakar, Senegal, from 23rd November– 7th December 2004. The venue of the Session is at the PALAIS DE CONGRES, LE MERIDIEN PRESIDENT HOTEL, Pointe des Almadies, BP 8181, Dakar, Tel (221) 8696969; Fax (221) 8696924; Email: [email protected] ; Website: http://www.lemeridien.com The opening session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. on 23rd November 2004.

Credentials

Delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official credentials duly signed by the appropriate authorities of their countries or their respective organisations and hand them to the ACHPR Secretariat prior to registration.

3. Registration and identification badges

Participants are required to register and obtain identification badges prior to the opening of the Session. There will be a registration counter for this purpose in the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall. For those participants arriving late, registration can be done upon arrival. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Session and at social functions.

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4. Immigration requirements

All travellers arriving in Dakar, Senegal, should have a valid passport. Entry visas are required for all nationals who are not citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and can be obtained at the Senegal Diplomatic and Consular Representations abroad. Each participant is therefore advised to check the existence and the location of these Representations with the Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs of his/her country to obtain a visa before arriving in Dakar. Holders of AU and UN Laissez-Passers are issued free of charge entry visa upon arrival at the airport in Dakar. There is no Airport tax in Senegal.

Participants should send flight information to the ACHPR Secretariat Tel: (220) 4392962 / 4372070; Fax: (220) 4390764; email: [email protected] in order to facilitate assistance at the airport.

5. Health requirements

Visitors require yellow fever inoculations. Participants are requested to take the necessary vaccination and travel with their vaccination cards.

6. Weather

During the month of November and December, the temperature varies between 20°C and 30°C.

7. Foreign exchange and banks

All major convertible currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged in Senegal. The local currency is the FCFA. The current exchange rate is around 500.00 FCFA for US$1.00

Exchange operations can be done at the airport, the banks and hotels. Banks are open to the public from Mondays to Thursdays from 8:00am to 1.30pm and on Fridays from 8.00am to 11.00am (GMT). The principal banks are the following:

(1) BANQUE CENTRALE DES ETATS DE L'AFRIQUE DE (6) CITIBANK L'OUEST (BCEAO) Place de l’Indépendance, Dakar Av. Abdoulaye Fadiga Tél. : 849.11.11 Tél. : 889 45 45

Page 2 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar (2) BANQUE INTERNATIONALE POUR LE COMMERCE (7) CREDIT LYONNAIS SENEGAL (SIEGE) ET L’INDUSTRIE (BICIS) Bd. Pinet Laprade Siège Tél. : 823.10.08 Place de l’Indépendance, Dakar Tél. : 839.03.90

(3) BANQUE ISLAMIQUE DU SENEGAL (8) ECO BANQUE Tél. : 839.03.60 — 823.90.20 Place de l’Indépendance, Dakar Tél. 849 20 15

(4) BANK OF SÉNÉGAL (9) SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE DES BANQUES DU SÉNÉGAL 4, Av. Léopold Sédar Senghor (SGBS) Tél. : 849 62 40 - Fax : 842 16 67 Siège Avenue Roume, Dakar Tél. : 839.55.00

(5) BANQUE SÉNÉGALO-TUNISIENNE (BST) (10) CBAO (SIEGE) Av. Peytavin, Dakar Place de l’Indépendance, Dakar Tél. : 849.60.60 Tél. : 839.96.96

8. reservations

A number of international operate regularly to and from Dakar. Working hours of the main travel agencies are from 8.00am to 5.00pm. The following are the main travel agents and airlines operating in Senegal:

9 SN Brussels Airlines 9 Air Senegal International Airlines 9 Air 9 Ghana Airways 9 Camroun Airlines 9 Air Mauritanie 9 South African Airlines Page 3 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar 9 West African Airlines

9. Electricity

The voltage in Senegal is 220V AC accessible with two (2) pins French type plug.

10. Hotel accommodation

A list of hotels with their specifications (name, type, address, room prices, facilities, distance between hotels and the International Airport and the city centre, etc.) is provided at the end of this information note. Furthermore, participants are encouraged to visit this site www.ausenegal.com that list a number of hotels in Dakar, Senegal.

11. Privileges and Immunities

Without prejudice to the privileges, immunities and facilities accorded to all participants, everyone must respect the laws and regulations of the Republic of Senegal and must refrain from interference in the internal affairs of the country.

No one is allowed to enter or photograph an area designated as prohibited or restricted. Breach of such regulations should be avoided at all times. If in doubt, please seek advice.

12. Reception on arrival

Provided that advance notice is given, participants will be met on arrival at the Senegal International Airport and will be assisted with the formalities regarding immigration, customs, etc. Consequently, expected date and time of arrival in Dakar with flight details should be communicated to the ACHPR Secretariat as soon as possible. Any subsequent changes should be similarly communicated to the ACHPR Secretariat.

13. Documents

Participants will get the working documents of the Session at the time of registration. Participants are also advised to seek formal and written authorisation from the SECRETARY TO THE AFRICAN COMMISSION for the distribution of their documents at the conference area. No documents will be circulated without his written authorisation.

Page 4 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar LIST OF HOTELS A. (HOTELS CLOSE TO THE CONFERENCE CENTRE)

NAME OF PRICE OF ROOMS FACILITIES ADDRESSES DISTANCE HOTEL (FCFA Sénégal) – 1.00 Dollar E.U ≅ 500FCFA 1ère 2ème Catégorie Catégorie SINGLE DOUBLE

1. LE 75.000FCFA 90.000FCFA 360 Air-conditioned Executive rooms, Pointe des Almadies, Venue of the MERIDIEN mini-fridge, multi-channelled TV, BP 8181, Dakar, Session PRESIDENT swimming pool, fitness centre, direct Tel (221) 8696969; HOTEL telephone dialling, internet facilities, Fax (221) 8696924; magnetic key cards, soundproof rooms, Email: 5 minutes (mn) voicemail, hair dryer, mini-bar, resa.meridien@sentoo. from the wakeup call service, 24hr room sn ; Website: International service, business centre, safety deposit http://www.lemeridien. Airport box, car rental, and private parking, com Rates include breakfast.

Lunch and Diner = 10.000 to 15.000FCFA 2. HOTEL 60.000FCFA 90.000FCFA 120 rooms with air conditioning Dakar, Senegal 7 mn from the N’GOR (including 54 duplex and 6 suites), International multi-channelled TV, telephone, sea Tel: (221) 820-1005 / Airport view, beach, and restaurant, breakfast 820-0145 / 8202339 included. Fax (221) 820-2723

Lunch and Diner = 5.500 to 10.000FCFA

Page 5 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar 3. DIARAMA 45.000FCFA 55.000FCFA 200 rooms with air conditioning, multi- Dakar, Senegal 7 mn from the HOTEL channelled TV, telephone, sea view, International beach, and restaurant Tel: (221) 820-1005 / Airport 820-2724/8200145 / Lunch and Diner = 4.000 to 8202339 10.000FCFA Fax (221) 820-2723

4. VILLAGE 45.000FCFA 55.000FCFA 130 bungalows with air conditioning, Dakar, Senegal 7 mn from the HOTEL multi-channelled TV, telephone, sea International CALAO view, beach, bar and restaurant Tel: (221) 820-3600 / Airport 820-0908 / 8200540 / Lunch and Diner = 4.000 to 8200470 10.000FCFA Fax (221) 820-1180

5. ARCH 35.000FCFA 45.000FCFA 11 Rooms, self-catering, garden, Route des Almadies 10 mn from the HOTEL swimming pool, satellite T.V, BP 29452 International telephone, mini-fridge, and fully air- Dakar, Senegal Airport conditioned. Tel: (221) 820 4163 Breakfast= 2,500 FCFA Fax: (221) 820 4207 Lunch and Diner = 3, 000 to 7, 500FCFA 6. HOTEL LA 21.600FCFA 39.600FCFA Apartments containing 18 rooms, air BP 24315 10 mn from the MADRAGUE conditioning, sea view, and beach, N’ Gor, Dakar International Tel/fax: (221) 820-0223 Airport Lunch/Diner = 3.500 – 10.000FCFA R.C. 99 B 1739 Email: [email protected]

Page 6 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar 7. LE 14.500FCFA 16.500FCFA 19 rooms, air-conditioning, bar and BP 8077 10 mn from the DARKASSE restaurant, secured parking facility. Dakar, Yoff International HOTEL Tel/fax: (221) 820-0353 Airport Breakfast = 2.000FCFA Lunch/dinner: 7, 000 FCFA

8. LA 25.000FCFA 30.000FCFA 30 rooms, air-conditioning, bar and Ville de N’Gor 10 mn from the BRAZZERADA restaurant, terrace with sea view, Dakar, Senegal International satellite TV, and mini-fridge Airport

Breakfast = 3.000FCFA Lunch/dinner: 3.500 – 10.000FCFA

B. HOTELS IN TOWN CENTRE (AWAY FROM THE CONFERENCE CENTRE)

1. HOTEL 85.000FCFA 140.000FCFA 258 rooms including 12 suites, air- Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga 15 km from the NOVOTEL conditioning, satellite TV, radio, direct BP 2073, Dakar International phone, computer plug, mini-bar, in-room Tel: +221 849-6161 Airport safe, bar and restaurant, and business Fax: +221 823-8929 centre. Website: www.novotel.com About 20mn Breakfast included. from the Session Venue Lunch/dinner: 13.000FCFA

2. HOTEL 66.000FCFA 80.000FCFA Rooms with satellite TV, air conditioner, Rue Colbert 15 km from the SOFITEL Internet facilities, breakfast and room BP 3380 International service. Swimming pool, bar and Dakar, Sénégal Airport

Page 7 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar restaurant, and business centre. Tel: +221 889-2200 / 889- 2213 About 20mn Breakfast = 9.000FCFA Fax: +221 823-5018 from the Lunch/dinner: 15.000FCFA Email: ho563-dm@accor- Session Venue hotels.com

3. ALAFIFA 35.000FCFA 39.000FCFA 60 rooms with air condition available, 46 Rue Jules Ferry x Pdt. L 15 km from the HOTEL Mini-bar, satellite TV, radio, telephone, Guèye International bar and restaurant, safe deposit box, fax, BP 3676; Dakar Airport and night club. Tel: +221 889-9090 Fax: +221 823-8839 About 20mn Breakfast = 3.500FCFA Email: from the Lunch/dinner: 7.000FCFA gmbafifa@télécomplus.sn Session Venue

4. HOTEL 25.600FCFA 31.200FCFA 54 rooms, telephone, fax, air condition, 25 – 27 Rue Felix Faure 15 km from the MIRAMAR fridge. Breakfast is included. With T.V., BP 973, Dakar International Room service; Swimming pool, Bar and Tel: +221 849-2929 / 823- Airport restaurant 2097 / 823-9818 Fax: +221 823-3505 About 20mn Breakfast = 3.500FCFA Email : from the Lunch/dinner: 7.000FCFA [email protected] Session Venue

5. HOTEL 25.000FCFA 30.000FCFA 42 rooms, telephone, radio, air 43,Rue Docteur Thèze 15 km from the NINA conditioner, fax, satellite T.V., bar and B.P. 1758, Dakar International restaurant, and room service. Tel: +221 889 01 20 Airport Fax: +221 889 01 81 Breakfast = 3.500 FCFA Email : About 20mn Lunch/dinner: 7.000 FCFA [email protected] from the Session Venue

Page 8 of 9 36th OS Info for Participants, Dakar 6. HOTEL LA 42.000 FCFA 57.000FCFA 49 rooms with internet facilities, 20, Avenue Albert Sarraut 15 km from the CROIX- SUD telephone, air conditioner, satellite T.V., B.P. 232, Dakar International bar and restaurant, and room service. Tel: +221 889 7878 / 569 4502 Airport Fax: +221 823 2655 Breakfast = 5.000FCFA Email : About 20mn Lunch/dinner: 7.000FCFA [email protected] from the Session Venue

7. HOTEL DU 24.000FCFA 27.000FCFA 36 Rooms available, air conditioner, 62, Rue Jules-Ferry x Denin 15 km from the PLATEAU bathroom, telephone, and satellite BP 2906 International television. Dakar, Senegal Airport

Lunch/dinner: 3.000 – 7.000FCFA Tel: (221) 823 1526 / 823 About 20mn 4420 from the Fax: (221) 822 5024 Session Venue

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