Nixon Nyikadzino v Zimbabwe 18. At its 45th, 46th, and 47th Ordinary Sessions the African Commission deferred the consideration of the Communication to give time for the Complainant to respond to the submissions of the Respondent State. 19. At its 48th, 49th, and 5Qth Ordinary Sessions the African Commission deferred the consideration of the Communication, to allow time for the preparation of the decision. The parties were accordingly notified. The Law on Admissibility The Complainant's Submission on Admissibility 20. The Complainant submits that each of the conditions under Article 56 of the Charter have been met and hence request the Commission to declare the Communication Admissible. 21. With regards to Article 56(1) the Complainant submits that the author of the Communication, Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, is named and its address and contact information clearly provided in the submission. 22. Concerning Article 56(2), the Complainant avers that a Communication is compatible with the African Charter if it alleges prima facie violations of the Charter! and is directed against a State Party to the Charters. Accordingly, the Complainant contends that the Communication is compatible with the African Charter as it details violations of Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, and 10 of the Charter and is directed against the Republic of Zimbabwe, a State Party to the Charter. 4 Communication 1/88 - Frederick Korvah v Liberia (1988) ACHPR para. 6. Communication 14/88 - Dr Abd Eldayem AE Sanussi v Ethiopia (1988) ACHPR para. 3 and ACHPR Rules of Procedure Art 102(2). SI Page 111h Extraordinary Session of the ACHPR

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