dismissed the objection and allowed the Respondent State to present its witnesses. 21. In addressing the objection raised by the Applicants relating to the Respondent State calling of witness no. 3 – Professor Mavura Daudi to testify, the Court held that since the witness had not submitted his affidavit in advance as directed by the Court, he would not be allowed to testify. The Court consequently granted the prayer of the Applicants. 22. On 17 September 2024, the Parties were granted seven days to file evidence and submissions which they had presented orally during the public hearing. 23. On 24 September 2024, the Registry sent copies of the Verbatim Record of the hearing for the Parties to make editorial corrections, if any, within 15 days of receipt, but the Parties did not make any corrections. 24. Pleadings were closed on 7 October 2024 and the Parties as well as the amici curiae were notified thereof. IV. PRAYERS OF THE PARTIES 25. With regards to the merits, the Applicants pray the Court to find that the Respondent State has violated the rights stated in paragraph 12. 26. With regards to reparations, the Applicants pray the Court to order the Respondent State to: i. Adopt a comprehensive national strategy so as to eliminate attacks against PWA; ii. Diligently investigate and prosecute perpetrators of attacks against PWA; 7