129. At this point in time, the African Commission would like to pose the following questions: Whether the women and male protesters had similar treatment; and whether the treatment was „fair and just‟, given that all women and men in the scene were under the same circumstances, that is, exercising their political rights. In finding answers to these questions, paragraphs 3 to 20 of this AC HP R 130. Communication under „summary of facts‟ is crucial to the sexual nature of the violations as purported by the Complainants. 131. The First Victim alleges that she was threatened to be beaten if she insists to enter the Press Syndicate by a police officer. She alleges further that she was harassed by the NDP supporters, stating: “Their hands were fondling my breasts and molesting all the sensitive areas in my body. They assaulted me with their hands and tore off my clothes and jewellery 31… I ended up almost naked as a result.”32 132. The Second Victim on her part alleges that, while she was taking pictures of the demonstrations she was attacked by an identified NDP supporter. She states; “He slapped me across the face and called me abusive names, like „slut‟ and „whore‟.”33 She further describes incidences which took place while she was trying to leave the Press Syndicate. She states: 31 n 24 above, (Nawal‟s Affidavit) para. 5 32 Ibid, para. 6. 33 Ibid, para. 9. 37

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