The planned protest on Monday 8 June against police brutality and racism in the United States has been postponed, Madi Jobarteh has said.
“This is to inform the general public that the planned protest on Monday June 8 in front of the American Embassy on Kairaba Avenue against police brutality and racism in the United States has been postponed briefly,” Mr Jobarteh said on Wednesday.
He added: “We had a meeting with the IGP this afternoon and he referred to the ongoing state of emergency which imposes restrictions on public gatherings. He noted that he would be unjustified to allow this protest to go ahead when schools, churches and mosques are closed and even some imams and other individuals arrested for leading public gatherings.
“The IGP however assured us that he will grant a permit once these emergency regulations are relaxed. It is expected that by June 8 the state of emergency will end. Even if it is extended the expectation is that the restrictions will be relaxed. As law abiding citizens we accepted his reasons and urged him to ensure that our right to freedom of assembly is respected.
“In light of the above we will postpone the June 8 protest and a new date will be set and communicated accordingly.”
