Freedom of Expression and Media 39 (1) Every citizen shall have an unrestricted right to the freedom of expression, reception and dissemination of information, publication, and access to the press without prejudice to order, safety or public morals as determined by law. (2) The State shall guarantee the freedom of the press and other media as shall be regulated by law in a democratic society. (3) All media shall abide by professional ethics, shall refrain from inciting religious, ethnic, racial or cultural hatred and shall not agitate for violence or war. Freedom of Assembly and Association 40 (1)The right to peaceful assembly shall be guaranteed; every person shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form or join political parties, associations and trade or professional unions for the protection of his/her interests. (2) Formation and registration of political parties, associations and trade unions shall be regulated by law as is necessary in a democratic society. (3) No association shall function as a political party at national, Southern Sudan or state level unless it has:(a) its membership open to any Sudanese irrespective of religion, ethnic origin or place of birth, (b) a programme that does not contradict the provisions of this Constitution, (c) democratically elected leadership and institutions, (d) disclosed and transparent sources of funding. Right to Vote 41 (1) Every citizen shall have the right to take part in the conduct of public affairs, through voting as shall be regulated by law. (2) Every citizen who has attained the age specified by this Constitution or the law, shall have the right to elect and be elected in periodic elections, through universal adult suffrage in secret ballot, which shall guarantee the free expression of the will of the electorate. 16