The Voice of America, Radio International Portugal, and Radio France International rebroadcast locally. The law grants all opposition parties access to the state-run media, including a minimum of 3 minutes per month on television. All parties freely distribute newsletters and press releases stating their views and criticizing the Government, the President, and one another. There were no reports of government censorship or threats of censorship from any group, nor any reports of efforts by national security forces to suppress criticism. The Government does not restrict access to or the use of e-mail, the Internet, or satellite telephones.
Academic freedom is respected.
The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly, and the Government respects this right in practice. The Government requires that requests for authorization for large-scale events be filed 48 hours in advance, but it generally grants the appropriate permits. The Constitution provides for freedom of association, and the Government respects this right in practice. The Constitution provides for religious freedom, and the Government respects this right in practice. The Constitution provides for these rights, and the Government respects them in practice.