37. By letter dated 28 July 2011, the Complainants requested for provisional measures pursuant to Rule 111 of the Rules of Procedure of the Commission. 38. By letter dated 24 August 2011, the Complainants informed the Secretariat and that the Victim was under duress at the time he wrote withdrawing the Complainants representation and that they were still representing the Victim. 39. By letter dated 29 September 2011, the Secretariat acknowledged receipt of the Complainants letter of 24 August 2011, infon:11ing them that the request for provisional measures has been forwarded to the Bureau of the Commission and would inform them of th.e outcome. In · the same letter, the Secretariat sought some clarity on the alleged facts of the Communication. ,· 40. By letter and Note Verbale dated 9 Nove:rribf r4011, the Secretariat wrote to the Complainants and the Respondent State informing both parties that at its 50th Ordinary Session, which tookplace in Bamjul;>The Gambia, from 24 October to 7 November 2011,the Commission deferred consideration on Admissibility of the Communication due to the pending request by the Respondent State for an oral hearing before the Commission. 41. By letter dat~d 29 Novembef 2011, the Complainants wrote to the Secretariat with,d rawing their representation in the Communication with immediate effect: · 42. By e:mq.il dated. 20 February 2012, the Victim wrote to the Secretariat introducing himself and inquiring about the Communication and whether it is possible for hirn to represent himself or whether there are any other provisionsJ rom the Commission. 43. By letter and Note Verbale dated 6 March 2012, the Secretariat acknowledged receipt of the letter from REDRESS dated 29 November 2011, received at the Secretariat on 17 February 2012, and wrote to IRCT and OMCT informing them about the letter from REDRESS. In the same letter, the Secretariat enquired about the Victim's correct contact details and informed both Parties about the date set by the Commission for the oral hearing requested by the Respondent State. 44. By letter dated 17 April 2012, REDRESS informed the Secretariat do not have the contact details of the Victim and that they h .l Ii :, 0 V .z \ ') ., - \ . 0 0 .