The 20 January 2002 Constitution, in its article 9 stipulates that : «All citizens shall have the right to freely express their opinion through speech, in writing, through pictures or any other means of communication. Freedom of information and communication shall be guaranteed. Censorship shall be prohibited. Access to sources of information shall be free. All individuals shall be entitled to information and communication. Relevant activities are conducted in accordance with the law. ». The Charter on Laws and Liberties, in article 12 states that : « All individuals shall be entitled to the freedom of opinion and expression which implies the right to express their opinion without let or hindrance and to look for, receive and spread information and ideas by any means of expression whatsoever across borders . ». * Freedom of Association (article 10 of the ACHPR) If there is a provision of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights which finds its true concrete expression in Congo it is the freedom of association. Since the advent of multi-partism in the Republic of Congo, many parties and associations of all sorts with different objectives have been established. They conduct their affairs freely and the associations bringing together nationals of various departments or districts abound. To this effect, the Constitution of 20th January, 2002, stipulates in article 21 : « the State shall recognise and guarantee, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the law, freedom from restraint, association, assembly, procession and demonstration». The Charter on Rights and Liberties lays down the same provision in article 15: « All individuals shall be entitled to freedom of association. The exercise of this right shall only be fettered by the restrictions provided for under the law as necessary in a democratic society, in the interest of national security, public safety, public order, or for the protection of public health or morality or the rights and liberties of others. ». * Freedom of Assembly (article 11of the ACHPR) Aforementioned Articles 21 of the 2002 Constitution and 15 of the Charter on Rights and Liberties enshrine this right. These provisions come with restrictions, where the meeting could degenerate into riots and social strife. d) The right to free movement (article 12 of the ACHPR) It is guaranteed by the successive Constitutions since the accession of the Republic of Congo to Independence. Article16 of the 20 January Constitution provides that:: « All citizens are entitled to freedom of movement in the entire territory and to freely the leave the country and return unless he/she is facing a criminal offence. ». The Charter on Rights and Liberties sets forth the same in article 14 and includes a clause on the right to asylum. 17