and resolved according to the teachings of each religion and through peaceful and orderly fashion. Recently, some individuals and groups have attempted to incite and create violence, under the cover of religion or belief, which might lead conflict among citizens or inter-religions confrontations. The Government takes strict corrective measures to ensure the supremacy of the law when such actions involve criminal activity. Peoples with different religions lived in harmony for a very long time. Government media transmits religious celebrations to advance and recognize the values, giving due focus on its cultural significance and the mutual respect. Traditional religious practices are also respected. Freedom of religion and the right to worship freely are practices that have been promoted by the government and the society at large. Any attempt to tamper with this freedom entails criminal prosecution. Judicial Measures Recently the Federal Supreme Court passed decision on case W/o Manyahleshal Abera Vs. Saint Michael Church (file Number 85979) regarding a claim which was presented on the basis of Article 11, and 27 of Constitution that deals with the freedom of religion. 26 ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION (Article 9) Constitutional Guarantee The FDRE Constitution provides that everyone has the right to hold opinions and the right to freedom of expression without any interference. The later right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in form of art, or through any media of one‟s choice. Freedom of the press and other mass media and freedom of artistic creativity are also guaranteed in the constitution. Freedom of the press specifically includes prohibition of any form of censorship and full access to information of public interest. The FDRE Constitution further states that in the interest of the free flow of information, ideas and opinions which are essential to the functioning of the democratic public order, the press shall, as an institution, enjoy legal protection to ensure its operational independence and its capacity to entertain diverse opinions. 26 See details which is available at http://www.fsc.gov.et 59