The Court composed of: Imani D. ABOUD, President; Modibo SACKO, Vice President; Rafaâ BEN ACHOUR, Suzanne MENGUE, Tujilane R. CHIZUMILA, Chafika BENSAOULA, Blaise TCHIKAYA, Stella I. ANUKAM, Dumisa B. NTSEBEZA, Denis D. ADJEI, and Duncan GASWAGA - Judges; and Robert ENO, Registrar. In the Matter of: Harouna DICKO, Aristide OUEDRAOGO, Bagnomboé BAKIONO, Lookmann Mahamoud SAWADOGO and Apsadou DIALLO Represented by Mr. Harouna DICKO Versus BURKINA FASO Represented by The State Judicial Officer After deliberation, Renders this Ruling: I. THE PARTIES 1. Messrs Harouna DICKO, Aristide OUEDRAOGO, Bagnomboé BAKIONO, Lookmann Mahamoud SAWADOGO and Ms. Apsatou DIALLO (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicants”) are nationals of Burkina Faso. They allege violation of the right of the people of Burkina Faso to participate in the combined legislative and presidential elections of 22 November 2020. 2. The Application is filed against Burkina Faso (hereinafter, referred to as “the Respondent State”) which became a party to the African Charter on Human 1