Law Admissibility 18. Article 56 (5) of the Charter provides: "Communications...shall be considered if they: ... are sent after exhausting local remedies, if any, unless, it is obvious that this procedure is unduly prolonged". 19. The Commission notes that on the surface of the complaint it appears that the Complainant did not exhaust domestic remedies. The Commission notes further that the parties did not respond to its requests for additional information on the issue of exhaustion of local remedies, despite repeated reminders. Holding For the above reasons, the Commission Declares the communication inadmissible. Cotonou, Benin 23rd October to 6th November 2000. 2