15/ “Importer” means any person who imports mass media products from abroad with a view to distribute them in Ethiopia or who is an agent of foreign publications circulated in Ethiopia. 16/ “Ombudsman” means the Institution of the Ombudsman established under Proclamation No. 211/2000. 17/ “Region” mean a regional state established under Article 47 of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. and shall ,for the purpose of this Proclamation ,include Addis Abeba and Diredawa 18/ “Public Relation Officer” mean a public relation officer or any other officer designated by the public body for the purpose of caring out the tasks of a public relation officer under this Proclamation. 19/ “Person” mean a physical or juridical person. 3. Gender Reference Unless otherwise expressly provided under this Proclamation provisions referred in the masculine gender shall also apply to the feminine gender. 4. Freedom of Mass Media 1/ Freedom of the mass media is constitutionally guaranteed. Censorship in any form is prohibited. 2/Restrictions on the freedom of the mass media shall only be made by laws issued in accordance with the Constitution. 3/ All public bodies shall have regard to the right of the mass media, in fulfilling its public function, to: a) seek, receive and impart news or information; b) express opinion or criticism on various issues or; c) participate in the process of forming public opinion through other means. 4/Unless otherwise stipulated by express provisions of laws enacted in accordance with sub article (2) of this Article, administrative measures that impair freedom of the mass media are forbidden.