(;· rJ6~1j,iEfi =m. Human and Peoples' Rights Human R,ghts OC' Collective ResponsibilitY 46. The applicants further argue that there is no need to exhaust domestic remedies, as the violations denounced in this Communication are widespread and massive and, as such, it is presumed that the State is aware of the existence of these violations and should have remedied them. 47. Regarding Article 56(6) of the African Charter, and taking into account the submissions, the Complaint was lodged within a reasonable time. 48. With respect to Article 56(7) of the African Charter, based on the Complainant's allegations, the Complaint has not been submitted to any international arbitration forum. The Commission's analysis on admissibility 49. The present matter falls under Article 55 of the African Charter, and as such, must satisfy the seven (7) cumulative conditions of Article 56 of the African Charter relating to the Admissibility of Communications. Indication of authors (Article 56 (1)) 50. The Commission notes that the Respondent State had been duly notified by the Secretariat, requesting its observations on the Complainant's arguments on admissibility. However, the Respondent State did not submit its observations within the prescribed periods. 9

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