blindfolded meant that the Victim was unable to pray correctly, as prayer required a washing ritual (ablution) which he was unable to perform. 121. The Complainants submit that the extent of these restraints was not justified by security concerns, especially given their duration and their continuation while the Victim was in solitary confinement. 122. The Complainants allege that the guards mocked the Victim for his religious manner and sought to distress and incite him by destroying pages or verses from the Holy Qu’ran in front of him, and once violently pulling him from the ground in the midst of his prayers. Alleged violation of Article 16 123. The Complainants submit that the Victim was repeatedly treated in a manner detrimental to his health. The Complainants allege that many of the health issues during his time in detention resulted from the abuse he suffered at the hands of the prison and security officials. 124. The Complainants submit that the authorities failed to provide medical care to the Victim, even where the latter proactively requested medical attention. 125. The Complainants submit that during the first three years in detention, when some of the most regular torture was inflicted and he suffered from torn ligaments and damage to his ribs, neck, and spinal discs, the Victim received no medical care at all. The Complainants submit that thereafter, medicines were often confiscated as punishment. The Complainants aver that the Victim raised complaints about the obstruction of medical treatment and confiscation of medicines in complaints to the Public Prosecutor and prison authorities. 126. The Complainants submit that the health of the Victim was placed at further risk when the Victim was confined in crowded and poorly ventilated cells with prisoners suffering from contagious diseases such as tuberculosis, in violation of the States’ obligation to take the necessary measures to protect the health of their people. The Complainants allege a violation of Articles 5 and 16 of the Charter. Alleged violation of Article 18 127. The Complainants aver that the State denied the Victim his right to family life. The Complainants submit that the Victim was not permitted to receive any family visits while detained at Abu Za’bal, al-Aqrab and Lazoghli. The Complainants add that although his family were formally granted access to visit him at al-Wadi al-Gadeed by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, they were denied access to the Victim. 128. The Complainants submit that while the Victim was allowed brief visits at Damanhour, detainees were beaten before and after the visit, often to the great distress of visiting family members. 19