BCM to implement the content of this agreement, they went on strike and were dismissed by BCM on 15 August 2012. 4. They further aver that they challenged their dismissal both before the Regional Directorate of Labour of Kayes administrative and the judicial authorities, including the Supreme Court of the Respondent State but to no avail. B. Alleged violations 5. The Applicants allege violation of the following rights: i. The right to non-discrimination, protected by Article 2 of the Charter; ii. The right to full equality before the law and equal protection of the law, protected by Article 3 of the Charter; iii. The right to have one’s cause heard, in particular, - The right to bring a case before competent domestic courts against acts violating basic rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force, protected by Article 7(1)(a) of the Charter; - The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court, protected by Article 7(1)(d) of the Charter. 6. The Applicants also allege violation of the duty to guarantee the independence of the courts under Article 26 of the Charter. III. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURE BEFORE THE COURT 7. The Application was received at the Registry on 21 February 2019. 3