41. The decision on the Merits of the Communication was deferred during the 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th, 49th, and 50th Ordinary Sessions of the African Commission respectively for various reasons, including time constraints. 42. During its 10th Extra-Ordinary Session, the African Commission took a decision on the Merits of the Communication and the Parties were accordingly notified. AC HP R The law on Admissibility The Complainants’ Submissions on Admissibility 43. The Complainants submit that all the criteria of Article 56 of the African Charter are satisfied and that the Communication is Admissible. 44. The Complainants submit that they have complied with Article 56 (1) of the African Charter because the Victims in the Communication have been identified and their relevant details have been provided to the African Commission, along with the details of those individuals and organisations representing them. 45. The Complainants also submit that they comply with Article 56 (2) of the African Charter because the Communication is compatible with the Constitutive Act of the African Union (AU) and with the African Charter. 46. Concerning Article 56 (3) of the African Charter, the Complainants submit that the Communication is presented in polite and respectful language. 10

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