47. The Complainants submit further that the Communication complies with Article 56 (4) of the African Charter because it is based on information provided by the Victims and not by media reports. 48. Concerning Article 56 (5) of the African Charter, the Complainants submit that investigations were not properly undertaken by the police which led to a decision not to prosecute from the Cairo PPO on 17 AC HP R December 2005. The Complainants aver that the Victims reported the alleged incidences to the police after the alleged assault on the 25 May 2005, but the police was unwilling to interview potential witnesses, take down statements, or assist them in any way.2 49. The Complainants submit that three of the four Victims appealed to the Cairo PPO to prosecute the perpetrators, but the Appeals Court rejected the appeals on 1 February 2006. They also submit that the Fourth Victim lost her right of appeal for failing to lodge it within 10 days due to pressure and threats that she allegedly received. They state that all the Victims have been left with no further effective or available remedy. 50. The Complainants submit that available remedies in Egyptian Law are criminal or civil. They aver that none of the Victims pursued solely civil remedies, and two of them asked for temporary civil compensation as part of their criminal proceedings. They also submit that pursuing separate civil action is not necessary and that criminal remedy is the most appropriate for sexual violations and physical assaults allegations. 2 Complainants submission on the Admissibility brief, para 18. 11

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