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CONSTITUTION OF ERITREA
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The government of Eritrea shall be established through
democratic procedures to represent people’s sovereignty and
shall have strong institutions, accommodating popular
participation and serving as foundation of a viable democratic
political order.
Eritrea is a unitary State divided into units of local
government. The powers and duties of these units shall be
determined by law.
Article 2 - Supremacy of the Constitution
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This Constitution is the legal expression of the sovereignty of
the Eritrean people.
This Constitution enunciates the principles on which the State
is based and by which it shall be guided and determines the
organisation and operation of government. It is the source of
government legitimacy and the basis for the protection of the
rights, freedoms and dignity of citizens and of just
administration.
This Constitution is the supreme law of the country and the
source of all laws of the State, and all laws, orders and acts
contrary to its letter and spirit shall be null and void.
All organs of the State, ail public and private associations and
institutions and all citizens shall be bound by and remain
loyal to the Constitution and shall ensure its observance.
This Constitution shall serve as a basis for instilling
constitutional culture and for enlightening citizens to respect
fundamental human rights and duties.
Article 3 - Citizenship
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Any person born of an Eritrean father or mother is an Eritrean
by birth.
Any foreign citizen may acquire Eritrean citizenship pursuant
to law.
The details concerning citizenship shall be regulated by law.
Article 4 - National Symbols and Languages
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The Eritrean Flag shall have green, red and blue colours with
golden olive leaves. The detailed description of the Flag shall