5. According to the Applicant, the Respondent State instead carried out arrests and instituted legal proceedings against protesters and leaders of opposition political parties. B. Violations alleged 6. The Applicant alleges violation of the following rights: - The right to freedom of assembly and demonstration, protected by Article 11 of the Charter and Article 21 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR); - The right to life, protected by Articles 4 of the Charter and 6 of the ICCPR; - The right to respect for the principle of non-retroactivity of criminal law, protected by Article 7(2) of the Charter. III. SUMMARY OF THE PROCEDURE BEFORE THE COURT 7. The Application was filed at the Registry on 18 October 2019. It was served on the Respondent State on 12 December 2019 for its response within sixty (60) days of receipt. 8. The parties filed their written pleadings within the timelines stipulated by the Court. 9. IV. Pleadings were closed on 5 June 2023 and the Parties were duly informed. PRAYERS OF THE PARTIES 10. The Applicant prays the Court to: 3