14. On 26 May 2022, the Registry notified the letter to the Applicant for its observations on the Respondent State’s letter and on the re-opening of pleadings. 15. On 30 May 20222, the Applicant filed his observations objecting to the reopening of pleadings. 16. On 7 June 2022, the Court ordered that the proceedings be reopened and admitted the Respondent State’s Response received out of time. 17. On 15 June 2022, the Respondent State's Response was notified to the Applicant for his reply. 18. On 12 July 2022, the Applicant filed his reply , which was notified to the Respondent State on 14 July 2022. 19. Pleadings were closed on 16 August 2023 and the Parties were duly informed. IV. PRAYERS OF THE PARTIES 20. The Applicant requests the Court to: i. Declare that it has jurisdiction; ii. Declare the Application admissible; iii. Hold that the violations alleged are founded; iv. Order measures to prevent the continuation of injustices and violations already committed by the Public Prosecutor's Office and to remedy them; v. Afford him legal aid to enable him attend the hearings and to cover travel and accommodation costs, as he is indigent; vi. Order the Respondent State to take appropriate measures to avoid reprisals against him for having sought justice before the African Court; and 6