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Freedom of the press was first protected under Article 41 of Ethiopia’s [[Probable year::1955]] Constitution: “Freedom of speech and of the press is guaranteed throughout the Empire in accordance with the law.” | Freedom of the press was first protected under Article 41 of Ethiopia’s [[Probable year:: 1955]] Constitution: “Freedom of speech and of the press is guaranteed throughout the Empire in accordance with the law.” | ||
Today, Article 29 of Ethiopia’s [[Probable year::1994]] Constitution protects press freedom: “Freedom of the press and other mass media and freedom of artistic creativity is guaranteed. Freedom of the press shall specifically include the following elements: | Today, Article 29 of Ethiopia’s [[Probable year:: 1994]] Constitution protects press freedom: “Freedom of the press and other mass media and freedom of artistic creativity is guaranteed. Freedom of the press shall specifically include the following elements: | ||
a. Prohibition of any form of censorship. b. Access to information of public interest.” (Constitute Project, “Ethiopia's Constitution of [[Probable year::1994]]” ). | a. Prohibition of any form of censorship. b. Access to information of public interest.” (Constitute Project, “Ethiopia's Constitution of [[Probable year:: 1994]]” ). | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:18, 28 December 2022
What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Ethiopia
Freedom of the press was first protected under Article 41 of Ethiopia’s 1955 Constitution: “Freedom of speech and of the press is guaranteed throughout the Empire in accordance with the law.”
Today, Article 29 of Ethiopia’s 1994 Constitution protects press freedom: “Freedom of the press and other mass media and freedom of artistic creativity is guaranteed. Freedom of the press shall specifically include the following elements: a. Prohibition of any form of censorship. b. Access to information of public interest.” (Constitute Project, “Ethiopia's Constitution of 1994” ).