Respondent could respond should they so wish. The to the same within fifteen (15) days Respondent was also requested to communicate the names and addresses of its representatives within thirty (30) days and respond to the Application within sixty (60) days of receipt of the notice. The Respondent is yet to comply with these instructions. lil. JURISDICTION G In dealing with an Application, the Court has to ascertain that it has jurisdiction on the merits of the case. 8. However, in ordering provisional measures, the Court need not satisfy itself that it has jurisdiction on the merits of the case, but simply needs to satisfy itself, prima facie, that it has jurisdiction.” 9. Article 3(1) of the Protocol provides that “the jurisdiction of the Court shall extend to all cases and disputes submitted to it concerning the interpretation and application of the Charter, this Protocol and any other relevant Human Rights instrument ratified by the States concerned”. 2 See Application 002/2013 African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya (Order for Provisional Measures dated15 March 2013) and Application 006/2012 African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Kenya (Order for Provisional Measures dated15 March 2013); Application 004/2011 African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights v Libya (Order for Provisional Measures dated 25 March 2011). KA2A-°8 | apa ror wy f te o oe NA ¥ YD Ne 2 Q #4