BY ALICE CAMPBELL
Police have reassured the public, business community and visitors that the security situation in Honiara remains calm and stable and that police operations are continuing.
In a statement yesterday police reiterated its call for the public to remain calm and continue with daily activities as normal.
Police say it understands that the public may have questions or concerns due to the ongoing legal and political developments, and urges the public to seek information from official and verified sources.
The statement said the police wishes to reassure everyone that the situation remains calm and public order is being maintained as police operations continue.
Acting Commissioner Mathias Lenialu said police fully respects the Constitution, the courts and the rule of law.
“Legal processes, where they apply are part of democratic governance. RSIPF’s role is to maintain peace, safety and order, irrespective of political and legal proceedings.
“RSIPF is actively policing and monitoring the situation. As part of ongoing operation, RSIPF maintains its high visibility, foot patrols and mobile patrols across Honiara and surrounding communities to ensure community safety.
“RSIPF supports the rights of individuals to express views peacefully and within the law and will take appropriate action where any conduct threatens public safety or public order,” the statement said.
The court case over the current political impasse continues, with the next hearing to be held on Wednesday next week, which will be the hearing of the Attorney General’s appeal to the High Court’s ruling on Tuesday ordering Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele to call for parliament among other directives.
Yesterday, the court of appeal granted the attorney general’s application for a stay to the high court’s order.
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