Law students compete in Africa’s biggest mock court for human rights | Witness Documentary

For one week, aspiring lawyers gather for the annual African Human Rights Moot Court Competition.
Competitors represent the top law schools from their respective nations as they debate a new issue each year.
In Gaborone, Botswana, the focus is on the rights of refugees. Arguments are judged by practising lawyers.
The competition for African Moot is fierce as the rising stars learn what it means to fight for their cause, country and continent.
A film by Shameela Seedat
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[@LastEmperor86]

Kenya is great

[@KatimokForestExclusive]

Team +254 & +256 made us proud. Congrats, East Africa is proud.

[@graciousnassali9621]

My beautiful sister Daniella Kagina..our grandma must be smiling in heaven.Shine on our Baby❤️❤️.

[@ThinWaistedPrimaDonna]

I love how Amore questioned the outcome and knew undoubtedly that she was the best!❤ I don’t believe there was just a “mishap”. How could they make such a mistake and rob the young lady of experiencing the feeling of winning among her peers?

[@timonwendo8564]

Amor and Rachel you did us proud! Congratulations team Kenya and everyone who participated! A special mention to you AMOR, keep shining 🌟, onwards and upwards!

[@andrewjuliantaliwaku9984]

The girl from Makerere University is quite composed...she sounds like she is there already.. Best of wishes to all the contestants around the globe

[@faithkerubo5621]

I really want to applaud Amor she is so courageous and kind and hardworking may she get more wins in future

[@nellylah4818]

Oh wow. It's so interesting watching this. I was one of the volunteers of this moot court. It's amazing to know that we have all graduated and I enjoyed meeting students from different parts of Africa. Watching this is giving me such nostalgia 😍

[@tanaawi]

University of Nairobi, KENYA is outstanding as always

[@kingsman7965]

umeamua usimame na kenya ju hakuna woria hapo🤣

[@ogola7263]

@kings man bro that was unnecessary!

[@oghetokevin8746]

@@kingsman7965 unnecessary I have Somali workmates..they are Somali first before Kenyan same way I'm a kisii first before kenyan

[@kelvinmwenda9556]

@@kingsman7965 who are you though?

[@LK-cb6ih]

@@kingsman7965 are you normal?

[@kinyuakariithi]

From Kenya Africa with lots of love,Just saw this on aljazeera TV...I had to download this video... amazing documentary

[@joankebirungi2023]

Daniella is an all around human being, beautiful on the inside and outside, smart and kind. The sky is the limit for this lady❤

[@faithkerubo5621]

Team🇰🇪 Amor and Rachel we are so proud of you but more so on Amor who was courageous enough to go for what she deserved and being kind to her partner

[@stealthman-vy4oh]

she went behind her teammates back, she could have done it an a less cold way

[@faithkerubo5621]

@@stealthman-vy4oh I think she did that because of the nature of the competition owing to the competitive nature of it and how prestigious it was for Rachel to have thought she'd won. I'm sure she'd have thought Amor is jealous.. I'm glad she did what she did most would shy away

[@stealthman-vy4oh]

@@faithkerubo5621 yes but Rachel was her teammate...not an opponent....at least inform her about the plan before hand or at least ask what score she got to see how it is...seems like a red flag to me tbh

[@imioixheivyonx693]

I am not in the law field but I felt inspired by this documentary as a student or ordinary citizen. My heart goes to the oppressed because I was one in some form. I hope that the refugees achieve their human rights. Great docu, Alja! 🇵🇭

[@botswanainsight3804]

Africa Unite. Love from Botswana. Currently doing my post grad in that same university.

[@bionicsein3182]

This documentary was Very well made congratulations Aljazeera Team!. Hongera EastAfrican Minds

[@tokyococo6996]

I love love that babe AMOR with an afro from the University of Nairobi. May you go far baby girl 🎉🎉🎉

[@ryanmark]

For me it's the composure of this makerere university Girl! 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@chriswamahiu8751]

Good to see the East African girls showing some love for one another. Proudly Kenyan

[@ayieiphilip7509]

I really enjoyed watching these young lawyers arguing on the points of law, love from South Sudan

[@aboodwadis502]

1 minute of appreciation to @Algazeera team for the great work. Love ❤️ Africa from West Bank Palestine 🇵🇸

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Many thanks, dear Abood.

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Free Palestinian ✊🏿❤

[@ciklogmi4730]

Congratulations Amor and Rachel from Kenya. Salutations to the lady from Makerere too for her composure

[@christinamarie8682]

Thank you for this amazing documentary! It was beautiful to see. I look forward to more!

[@dariogomes3598]

I envious of all of you. I wish all africa eas like Botswana. You didn't waist your existence and still believe in change and hope.I not old but I Don't see a peacefully way of solving issues where blood as been shed. I hope you are able to do prove the value of reason and companion in you endeavours in the betterment of this sick world.

[@langatrobert905]

This is very intelligent of this future practicing advocates!I can finally say, African continent is about to be free at last!

[@natuurnatura]

Congratulations KE and everyone who participated

[@melvinsharty4417]

A human centered documentary! Insightful and informative. All the students did great job. What’s more important is the human connections they have built around ideas, opinions and desire to use a humanistic lens to make our world just, and equitable for refugees.

[@jjazzzz]

Team kenya did great. I liked the composure of the Ugandan team , it brought out a form of mystery to the opponents. All in all They all came out winners .

[@edwardlukyamuzi6303]

The lady really trashed the patriarchy… it’s amazing seeing Daniella killing it

[@morrismwenda9138]

Excellent presentation by my colleagues. Very encouraging Iam wishing them all the best I remember was the best In the world

[@reese_rinde]

So inspiring!❤️

[@Klopp2543]

Africa will rise and prosper over all the internal and external challenges

[@milesking2563]

It's amazing seeing these students so passionate about what they're doing! Dare i say, inspiring!!

[@MejorAna1000]

An inspiring documentary. Thank you!

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[@peacelover5891]

I love this documentary...

[@adaptfarms3611]

Hello moot team! Great aspirations. A real issue at hand

[@muwanguzireagan7599]

Wow thank you Danniella you are a star

[@TheTradeuser]

heartwarming to see youth so bright and ready for the future. All these kids are winners in today society

[@isabellaanne3205]

This is a really amazing documentary

[@farouqgithenya33]

Awesome documentary. Respect to the teams behind all this. There is hope within Africa with such aspiring minds.

[@Homeofpraise2457]

Africa is great those in west countries let’s work hard n build Africa for Better tomorrow

[@Nadia-wo2sx]

I LOVE THIS THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO. BE APART OF THIS

[@royalejade1896]

Well done Amor…keep shining as always.

[@Ambrosia_Lilly]

Congratulations to the team from Universidade de Zambezia from Mozambique !

[@pan-africanist2413]

Wawoo my sister from uganda congratulations 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@neethy1836]

incredible video thankyou

[@julietmuhonja1931]

Kenya in the house let serport African

[@tm-bb5rg]

Great film, really enjoyed it! Thank you

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Many thanks for your comment!

[@kigongowinnie4014]

My Uganda. I really loved this

[@FlNGELFl]

Africans are so talented and incredly smart it’s sad how under privileged we are but in soon time will will conquer

[@TheWinningNadz]

Great film

[@DavidMorris1984]

Such a fascinating idea. The idea of mock courts such as this should be done all over the world!

[@LK-cb6ih]

Great documentary

[@vkrgfan]

Fantastic!

[@CD-ew8wz]

Excellent.

[@sweetcandy1005]

Really enjoy the video ❤

[@22221mm]

Wonderful film!

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Many thanks. 🙌

[@SueChef100]

Congratulations MUK🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊

[@antoneosoul]

Amazing content. Kept me on edge.

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Glad you liked it! Many thanks for your positive feedback. 🙌

[@millionantschannel5528]

I loved the comment that, most African youths now are educated and have grown up in good environments free from colonialism….I hope we shake off the colonialism tag and develop our countries. Wherever you go, always remember your home will always be Africa. Much love from 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@gigial2659]

Best comment!

[@SueChef100]

"The adage of showing," is powerful a.k.a evidence😊

[@metroplexy5283]

@MakerereUniversity well represented. We are proud of you.

[@mokamoka4683]

Ivory Coast a country with so many talented people.

[@opuntian]

Respect to Africa & Africans.

[@butchfils9464]

👍🏿

[@SnrZack]

Awesome

[@jeffchurum1431]

Am proud of you East Africans

[@alishabest202]

African smiles are the finest ... oh the joy I feel

[@KatimokForestExclusive]

Daniella very calm and collected.

[@ortegamalcolm8736]

Daniela. she exuberated the true nature of a struggle to be the best out of a challenge.

[@the_python_man]

that demonstrate the power of education

[@denisbrian6557]

Africa is the future continent

[@Onserio.]

That was really good

[@aljazeeraenglish]

🧡

[@tanuibarnabas2099]

Finally a documentary about mooting

[@SueChef100]

Reminds me of debate clubs in Primary school❣😊

[@uzzyonline]

Africa's future leader

[@carolinemayende7917]

proud Alumni of makerere university

[@alisonm3700]

These moots bring out the best of lawyers everywhere

[@abiyo3270]

The headline says mock court instead of moot court, it’s kinda insulting!

[@peranderskraudysolli2861]

Love to all Pan-africanists from Norway!

[@musanjejosephyiga]

Wow team uganda so composed 🇺🇬

[@streetscodeimani4602]

I'm stuck here. I feel the worth of being Represented

[@Tugalinamedia]

I am a proud makerere university alumni.

[@CritiqEwe]

I find it strange and concerning they would make such an error like that! Swap names? Reallly =-=. Good on Amore for speaking out.

[@sarahcherop8445]

Team East Africa 🥰🥰

[@SueChef100]

Great documentary🤌🏻

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for your comment! 🧡

[@liebert109]

What just happened? A swap name who got the award between Miss Colombia and Miss Philippines.✌️ Congratulations 💐🇵🇭🇰🇪

[@akumbawhicliff962]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rashayaphiri7066]

Daniella is so beautiful, African princess

[@blessedAfrikan217]

Now please go and be the best to lead your continent. You are great people despite what they have done to you.

[@lastking235]

My personal opinion is that Technically the Ugandan Team Won but Narratively the Kenyan Team Won (Had to Win). There's no way an anti-refugee argument will ever win in this kind of setting. The Ugandan lady should hold her head up. A Truly fierce lawyer.

[@Bozewani]

انا اعملي في حكوك النسم في كل علم I work fo rhuman right sin Africa Je travia pour les droits de sle shomme sen Afrique Eu trabalho para dierots humanos em africa

[@TheTororist]

lol, some bit of kenyan drama at the finish. but alls well that ends well

[@its_jahcore]

Moot courts are something else

[@mailtony5958]

university of Nairobi is doing something different

[@DranixSoilDust]

That Ugandan girl has too much altitude, She needs to face her fears without putting in so much feelings. Congratulations Team Uganda

[@Bozewani]

i am jealous

[@blessingsmitembo4195]

University of Malawi 🇲🇼

[@Tshanduko]

University of Pretoria no 2 🎉🎉

[@lehlogonolopapo3119]

I'm glad society is grooming the youth to keep up the current systems to be up to world standards. I so wish kids weren't taught to beat themselves up for not being the best. Sometimes you are being groomed for failure.

[@nigelmadzima2169]

the respondents should have won.

[@enseignantdupeuple6423]

True. They were highly eloquent, focused to the point, and utilized a sophisticated legal language.

[@SueChef100]

What causes refuguees?

[@user-th4rf8yl9v]

i know the african human rights ysstem very well african charter on human and peoples rights african youth charter african disability protocol maputo prtoocol