constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:13 Measures infringing the inviolability of the home or of any private property or restricting it for a set period of time can be taken to avert an imminent or unpredictable public threat or to protect people in danger, in exchange for fair compensation. These measures can be taken when applying a law for the protection of the public order against imminent threats, in particular to fight the risks of epidemic, fires or to protect people in danger. The property and assets of people as well as the cultural heritage of the Nation are inviolable. The State and public authorities as well as all citizens have the duty to protect them. • Reference to fraternity/solidarity Article 16 All citizens are equal regarding public responsibilities and in particular regarding taxes that only the law may create and redistribute. They bear, in all solidarity, the responsibilities resulting from natural catastrophes or endemic, epidemic or incurable diseases. • Duty to serve in the military Article 17 Defence of the homeland and its territorial integrity is a duty for all citizens. Article 18 • Ultra-vires administrative actions Any individual who is a victim of a violation of the provisions of articles 4 to 18 of the present title has the right to reparation. • Duty to obey the constitution Any person living in the national territory has the duty to respect, in all circumstances, the constitutional order, the laws and regulations in force in the Central African Republic. Title II: Of the State and Sovereignty Article 19 • Type of government envisioned The form of the State is a Republic. The Central African State’s name is CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. • Separation of church and state The Central African Republic is a State of law, sovereign, indivisible, secular and democratic. • National capital Its capital is BANGUI. It cannot be transferred other than by law, when the superior interest of the Nation requires it. • Official or national languages Its official languages are Sango and French. • National flag Its emblem is the flag with five (5) bands of colours of which four (4) are horizontal bands of equal width of blue, white, green and yellow, perpendicularly crossed in the middle by a red band of equal width and struck in the upper left corner by a star with five (5) branches of the colour yellow. • National motto Its motto is UNITY-DIGNITY-WORK • National anthem Its anthem is THE RENAISSANCE. Central African Republic 2013 Page 7