Original: French
59. The Court therefore finds that at the time of occurrence of the facts of this matter
and up to this date, Libya being a Party to the Charter and to the Protocol, both
instruments are in force with respect to Libya and on its territory; and that the Court's
territorial jurisdiction has consequently been established.
60. It therefore follows from the above considerations that the Court has
jurisdiction to examine the human rights violations alleged by the
Applicant.
VI.
ADMISSIBILITY OF THE APPLICATION
61 . The Court recalls that under Rule 39 of its Ru les: "The Court shall
conduct preliminary examination of its jurisdiction and the admissibility
of the application in accordance with Articles 50 and 56 of the Charter
and Rule 40 of these Rules".
62. According to Article 6(2) of the Protocol: "The Court shal l rule on the
adm issibility of cases taking into account the provisions of Article 56 of
the Charter".
63. Rule 40 of the Rules of Court, which in substance restates the
content of Article 56 of the Charter, provides that:
"Pursuant to the provisions of article 56 of the Charter to which
article 6 (2) refers , applications to the Court shall comply with
the following conditions: "
"1. Indicate their authors even if the latter requests
anonymity ;
2. Are compatible with the Charter of the Organization of African Unity
or with the present Charter;
3. Are not written in disparaging or insulting language;