8. It was served on the Respondent State on 13 August 2019 for its Response within sixty (60) days from the date of receipt. 9. On 23 August 2023, the Court issued a Ruling to amend the title of the application as follows: Issiaka KEITA and others versus the Republic of Mali. The said Ruling was served on the parties on 28 August 2023. 10. The Parties filed all their pleadings within the time permitted by the Court. On 29 August 2023, the Registry informed the Parties of the closure of pleadings IV. PRAYERS OF THE PARTIES 11. In their Application, the Applicants pray the Court to: i. Declare that it has jurisdiction; ii. Declare the Application admissible; iii. Order the State of Mali to restore their rights, which have been blithely violated. 12. In their Reply, they pray the Court to: i. Rule on the admissibility of the Application; ii. Find that their complaints are justified and well-founded; Accordingly, iii. Find alleged human rights violations and abuses against the Respondent State; 13. As for the Respondent State, it prayed the Court to: i. Consider the admissibility of the application; 4