Alleged violation of Articles 7(1)(a) and 26 84. The Complainants submit that while it is true that the Victims have lodged their Complaints and appealed to challenge the violations, the remedies available would not have been effective. They state that the Victims did not have a right to an impartial and objective investigation and appeal process. It is the view of the Complainants that this shows lack AC HP R of independence of the PPO and the Appeal Court. Alleged violation of Article 9(2) 85. The Complainants argue that the right of the Victims‟ freedom of expression has been violated by the Respondent State.20 They argue that the Second, Third and Fourth Victims were attempting to assert their political opinions and to disseminate their views during the protest, and were prevented from doing so through assaults and sexual violence. Alleged violation of Article 16 and 18(3) 86. The Complainants allege that the explicit targeting, intimidation and sexual harassment of the Victims amount to a violation of their rights under Article 18(3) of the African Charter. They submit that these acts have resulted in physical and emotional injury, and have detrimentally affected their physical and mental well-being, contrary to Article 16 of the African Charter. 20 The Complainants cite Communication 104/94, 141/94/145/95 Constitutional Rights Project and Others v Nigeria (1988) ACHPR, para 36, and Communication 212/98 Amnesty International v Zambia, para 79 to support their arguments. 22