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Eritrea 1997
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CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 The State of Eritrea and its Territory
1
Eritrea is a sovereign and independent State founded on the principles of democracy, social justice
and the rule of law.
2
The territory of Eritrea consists of all its territories, including the islands, territorial waters and
airspace, delineated by recognized boundaries.
3
In the State of Eritrea, sovereign power is vested in the people, and shall be exercised pursuant to the
provisions of this Constitution.
4
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.
5
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
1
This Constitution is the legal expression of the sovereignty of the Eritrean people
chapter 1Art 1of 2 of eritrean constitution of 1997 declares
The territory of Eritrea consists of all its territories, including the islands, territorial waters and
airspace, delineated by recognized boundaries
So unfortunately ethiopian constitution is incapable of having such kind of provision ...
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