69. The Respondent State did not make any submissions on reparations. *** 70. Article 27 for the Protocol provides that: If the Court finds that there has been violation of a human or peoples’ rights it shall make appropriate orders to remedy the violation, including the payment of fair compensation or reparation. 71. In the instant case, given that no violation has been found, consideration of the prayer for reparation is no longer warranted. The Court, therefore, dismisses the Applicant’s prayer for reparations. X. COSTS 72. In their submissions, the Applicants pray the Court to order the Respondent State to bear the costs of the Application. 73. The Respondent State did not make any submission on costs. *** 74. Pursuant to Rule 32(2) of the Rules, “unless otherwise decided by the Court, each party shall bear its own costs, if any.” 75. In the instant case, the Court does not find any reason for departing from its established practice and thus orders that each Party will bear its own costs. XI. OPERATIVE PART 76. For these reasons: 18