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Peter Brett and Line Engbo Gissel. Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts. London: Zed Books, 2020. 288 pp. $26.95. Paper. ISBN: 9781786992970.

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The book explores the phenomenon of backlash against international courts in Africa, emphasizing its implications for sovereignty.
It highlights the tension between local legal systems and international human rights norms, reflecting on judicial independence.
The authors analyze case studies illustrating how political environments influence perceptions of international justice.
The text serves as a critical examination of the challenges faced by international judicial entities in the African context.

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The book discusses the backlash against international courts in Africa, highlighting sovereignty and human rights implications.

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Temitayo Olarewaju (2025) studied this question.

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The book discusses the backlash against international courts in Africa, highlighting sovereignty and human rights implications.

Peter Brett and Line Engbo Gissel. Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts. London: Zed Books, 2020. 288 pp. $26.95. Paper. ISBN: 9781786992970.

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Peter Brett and Line Engbo Gissel. Africa and the Backlash Against International Courts. London: Zed Books, 2020. 288 pp. $26.95. Paper. ISBN: 9781786992970.

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