CONSTIFPP.DOC 532 2. 3. 4. 5. 2/7/01 10:40 PM N.C. J. INT’L L. & COM. REG. [Vol 24 State is threatened by war, external invasion, civil disorder or natural disaster, the President may by a proclamation published in the Official Gazette declare that a state of emergency exists in Eritrea or any part thereof. A declaration under Sub-Article 1 of this Article shall not become effective unless approved by a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the National Assembly. A declaration made when the National Assembly is in session shall be presented within two days after its publication, or otherwise, the National Assembly shall be summoned to meet and consider the declaration within thirty days of its publication. A declaration approved by the National Assembly pursuant to Sub-Article 2 of this Article shall continue to be in force for a period of six months after such approval. The National Assembly may, by a resolution of two-thirds majority vote of all its members, extend its approval of the declaration for a period of three months at a time. The National Assembly may, at any time, by resolution revoke a declaration approved by it pursuant to the provisions of this Article. A declaration of a state of emergency or any measures undertaken or laws enacted pursuant to it shall not: a. suspend Articles 14(1) and (2); 16; 17(2); and 19(1) of the Constitution; b. grant pardon or amnesty to any person or persons who, acting under the authority of the State, have committed illegal acts; or c. introduce martial law when there is no external invasion or civil disorder. Article 28 - Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms 1. The National Assembly or any subordinate legislative authority shall not make any law, and the Executive and the agencies of government shall not take any action that abolishes or abridges the fundamental rights and freedoms conferred by this Constitution, unless so authorised by this Constitution. Any law or action in violation thereof shall be