support have been guaranteed to ensure effective implementation of the new law. 99. The centrality and importance of an independent and professional media which is necessary to foster access to information is acknowledged in law and in practice. A list of 540 information officers to respond to information requests was published by the office of the Ombudsman which is responsible for the monitoring and implementation of the Access to Information law. Additionally, almost all public institutions and private organs concerned with the law have created websites that provide useful information on the work in the spirit of promoting access to information. 100. As per the new Rwanda media law, the daily functioning of media and the conduct of journalists is regulated by the Media Self-Regulatory Body. Therefore media practitioners have put in place the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) pending legal instrument which is under consultation but, the National Utilities Statutory Regulator Agency (RURA) regulates audio, audio-visual media and internet. 101. The right to assemble freely with others is enshrined in the Constitution Article 40 which states that freedom of peaceful assembly without arms is guaranteed as long as it is not inconsistent with the law. Rwanda is a state party to the ICCPR and so adheres to the convention so as to protect the right to freedom of assembly. 102. In early 2014, Rwanda became the first African country to extend an invitation to the UN Special Rappoteur on the Rights of Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association. He had two days visit and met with various Rwandan dignitaries including cabinet ministers, Members of Parliament, the Police Chief and Judges. In his report he made note of the various achievements Rwanda has made in ensuring promotion of rights and freedoms that fell under his docket. 103. Everyone has the right to assemble and to demonstrate together with others peaceably and unarmed, and to petition in case this right is violated. The Constitution, however, allows the imposition of restrictions on the manner of exercise of this right. Appropriate regulations may be made in the Page 36 of 105