33. By Note Verbale and letter dated 15 December 2006, the Respondent State and the Complainants were notified of the African Commission‟s decision. 34. At its 39th Ordinary Session held in May 2006, the African Commission considered the Communication, and decided to defer further consideration thereon to its 40th Ordinary Session. At its 40th Ordinary Session, the African Commission further considered the AC HP R 35. Communication and deferred further consideration to its 41st Ordinary Session. 36. By Note Verbale and a letter dated 9 February 2007, the parties were reminded of the African Commission‟s decision on Admissibility and were requested to submit their arguments on the Merits by 8 April 2007, for the African Commission‟s consideration at its 41st Ordinary Session. 37. By Note Verbale and a letter dated 27 April 2007, the African Commission reminded the parties of its request for their arguments on the Merits and requested them to make their submissions latest by 10 May 2007. 38. At its 41st Ordinary Session, the African Commission considered the Communication and deferred further consideration to its 42nd Ordinary Session to allow both parties submit on the Merits. 39. By Note Verbale and a letter dated 10 July 2007, both parties were notified of the African Commission‟s decision. 40. By Note Verbale and a letter dated 11 September 2007, the African Commission reminded both parties to submit their arguments on the Merits. 7