Freedom of Expression and Prior restraining Factor in Ethiopia

Since the adoption of UDHR, recognizing Freedoms of expressions/FOE as one of fundamental rights and freedoms is widely accepted and guaranteed under different core international and national human right instruments including national Constitutions. FOE refers not only to freely express one's view, but it includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers. As a best instrument of FOE, media plays a great role in the realization of FOE. FOE is widely accepted for its justification of Personal fulfillment and development, get the truth and democratic governance. Different legislation have recognizes such rights in Ethiopia. However, this recognition is being affected by various subsidiary laws, procedures and practices of the government and other actors in different forms.