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.
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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).
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