FINAL 74. The lack of clarity on the Ministry which monitors implementation of Proclamation 73/1995, which details “the operation of new faiths, with funding from external sources;” 75. The lack of provisions in the Proclamation provide for recourse to appeal to the Courts for religious groups whose applications for registration are denied; 76. The forfeiture of citizenship rights of followers of Jehovah Witness faith, in response to their refusal to vote in the 1993 independence referendum, exposing them to de facto statelessness; Freedom of information and expression 77. The lack of clarity on the existence of a law which expressly provides for the right to access information; 78. The restriction on freedom of expression in the Penal Code which criminalizes defamation; 79. There is no private media in the country in accordance with the Press Proclamation 90/1996 which stipulates that ownership of television and radio is reserved for the Government; 80. There is no independent regulatory body which exercises powers in the areas of broadcast or telecommunications regulation; 81. The restricted access to telephone SIM cards; 82. The heavy restriction of the Internet, with limited access to the Internet throughout the country; Freedom of association and assembly 83. The lack of information on the existence and total number of independent civil society organizations (CSOs) operating in the country, distinguished from the ‘national organizations’ mentioned in the Report; 84. Insufficient information on the process of registration for non-governmental organizations under Legal Notice No 5 of 1992, including whether there is recourse to appeal for organizations whose application is denied; 85. The lack of information on the criteria and requirements for holding a peaceful assembly; Right to freedom of movement, refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants 86. Absence of information on a national policy to reduce migration and encourage the return of Eritrean diaspora; 10