",AC H P R (.~. ;i~" . . ," cnrrro ~ African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Human Rights our Collective Responsibility rather forced to return to areas where their lives and safety were considered to be at risk. (vii) Alleged destruction of civil property (Article 14 of the African Charter) 84. The Complainants submitted that the SAF's indiscriminate air and ground attacks on civilian life caused the destruction of churches, houses and other property, the abandonment of homes and the loss of livestock and other resources, and therefore amount to a violation of Article 14 of the African Charter. (viii) Alleged violation of the right to health (Article 16 of the.;African Charter) 85. The Complainants submitted that the indiscriminate bombing campaign by the Respondent State led to the widespread destruction of homes and livestock and caused hundreds of thousands of persons to be cut off from drinking water, electricity and any medical aid, and constituted a violation of Article 16 of the African Charter, (ix) Alleged violation of the protection of the family (Article 18(1) of the African Charter) 86. The Complainants submitted that the forced displacement of hundreds of thousands of civilians by the Respondent State's indiscriminate bombing campaign and other human rights violations resulted in a violation of the right to protection of the family under Article 18 (1) of the African Charter. 87. The Complainants submitted that the fear of aerial bombardment by the Respondent State has forced civilians to leave behind family members, including children as well as the elderly. (x) Alleged discrimination against women (Article 18(3) of the African Charter) 88. The Complainants submitted that the Respondent State's forces and authorities have committed widespread acts of sexual violence specifically targeted at women and girls in violation of Article 18(3) of the African Charter. 89. The Complainants submitted that by specifically committing sexual violence against female Sudanese civilians, the violations are gender-specific in the sense that the victims were subjected to acts of sexual harassment and physical violence that can only be directed to women." 1/ All Org• ., of lhe African U"" "'0' Union "iIr1'-'1.