The Commission may grant an extension of time for a period not longer than one (1) month. 23. In this case, the Complainant was requested to present evidence and arguments on the admissibility of the Communication within two (2) months from the date of notification of the seizure decision, which had expired on 24 August 2016. However, the Complainant did not present any evidence and arguments within the stipulated time. The said period was extended by the Commission for a period of 30 calendar days and same had expi 22 December 2016. 24. During its 22nd Extraordinary Session w August 2017, in Dakar, Republic o: was not satisfied that the Compla ook place from 29 July to 07 Egypt, Communication 612/16: Ahmed Mohammed Ali Subaie v. the Arab Republic of Egypt, Communication 412/12L Journal Echos du Nord v. Gabon and Communication 387/10: Kofi Yamagnane v. The Republic of Togo, which were similarly struck out for want of diligent prosecution. Decision of the Commission 28. In view of the above, the Commission for lack of diligent prosecution. decides to strike out the Communication

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