to the corresponding restrictions. For example, the ICCPR provides restrictions to principles of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly, subjecting them to the dictates of the law. 25. The Respondent further argues that the Applicants have not adduced evidence to show that their rights were violated as alleged and have also not justified their claim by showing that they were directly affected as victims for the violation of their rights as alleged. 26. That in view of the foregoing, the Respondent prays the Court to dismiss the Applicant’s Application. a) Pleas in law 27. The Respondent relies on the following laws: i. Article 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of Senegal; ii. Law No 78-02 of 29 January 1978; iii. Article 107 of the Constitution of the Republic of Senegal; iv. Article 1 of Order No 007580/MINT/SP of 20 July 2011; v. Articles 12(3), 19(3) and 21 of the ICCPR; vi. Articles 11 and 12(2) of the African Charter. c) Reliefs sought 28. The Respondent seeks the following reliefs from the Court; i. Grant the Preliminary Objections raised on jurisdiction and admissibility; ii. Reject the Application as ill founded; iii. Order the Applicants to bear the costs. 10