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THE CONSTITUTION
of the [First] REPUBLIC OF GUINEA

November 10, 1958

TITLE X
ON THE RIGHTS AND
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
OF CITIZENS

Art. 39.
All citizens of the Republic of Guinea, without distinction as to race, sex or creed, shall have the right to elect and be elected under the conditions established by law.

Art. 40.
The citizens of the Republic of Guinea shall enjoy freedom of speech, of press, of assembly, of association, of procession and of public demonstrations under the conditions as set by law.

Art. 41.
Freedom of religion shall be assured to all citizens by the secularity of schools and state.

Art. 42.
No one shall be detained arbitrarily.

Art. 43.
The domicile of citizens of the Republic of Guinea is inviolable. The privacy of a citizen's mail is guaranteed by law.

Art. 44.
The citizens of the Republic of Guinea shall enjoy same and equal right to work, rest, social assistance and education. The exercise of trade unionism and the right to strike are recognized for the workers.

Art. 45.
Any act of racial discrimination as well as all propaganda of a racial or regional character shall be punishable by law.

Art. 46.
The Republic of Guinea grants the right of sanctuary to foreign citizens pursued because of their struggle for the defense of a just cause or for their scientific or cultural activities.

Art. 47.
All citizens of the Republic of Guinea shall conform to the Constitution and other laws of the Republic, pay their taxes and fulfill in an honest manner their civic duties.

Art. 48.
The defense of the nation is the sacred duty of every citizen of the Republic of Guinea.