54":" In the light of such circumstances, the Applicants affirm that the Republic of Togo violated Articles 4 and 5 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Articles 7 and 10(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Point 1 of the 10 December 1990 Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners, and the Principles 1 and 6 of the Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment. They notably argue that the Republic of Togo violated the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Arguments advanced by the Republic of Togo ' ' 55. Against the allegations of torture made by the Applicants, the Republic of Togo argues that in order to stamp out acts of torture, the Republic of Togo must necessarily be informed of their origin; that that was the reason why Article 13 of the Convention against Torture provides that any person who considers himself a victim of torture must file a complaint before the competent authorities. It alleges that in violation of Article 33 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court, no evidence was 'l I . provided by the Applicants to that effect. No.tgp.ly, the Republic of Togo - -----·-; ' - contends that the Applicants, who claimed that their state of health got worsened as a result of the torture inflicted on them, should at least, have supported their averments with medical reports from a competent, objective and impartial doctor. It maintains that in such circumstances, the Court cannot adjudge that the acts of torture are proven. Analysis of the Court 56. In the terms of Article 4 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights: "Human beings are inviolable. Every human being shall be entitled to respect for his life and the integrity of his person. No one maybe arbitrarily deprived of this right." 57. Equally, Article 5 provides: "Every individual shall have the right to the respect of the dignity inherent in a human being and to the recognition of his legal status. All forms of exploitation and degradation of man, particularly slavery, slave trade, torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited." · 14