By Abukar Osman - Reporter
MOGADISHU (Dawan Africa) — The Somali Salvation Forum said it had formally notified Banaadir regional authorities and Somali security agencies that peaceful protests would take place across Mogadishu on Sunday, May 10, according to a statement issued by the group.
The notice was addressed to the Banaadir regional governor and mayor of Mogadishu, the Somali police commissioner and the national intelligence chief, the statement said.
According to the forum, demonstrations are planned at 22 locations across the capital.
The group described the protests as a constitutional right guaranteed under Article 20 of Somalia’s Provisional Constitution, which it said allows citizens to organize and participate in peaceful demonstrations without prior government approval.
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“This letter is not a request for permission, but rather a goodwill notification intended to facilitate public security and the safety of demonstrators and other citizens,” the forum said.
The planned protest locations include Tarabuunka, Zone K, Sinai, Warlaliska, Dab-damiska, Xero-Ruush, Horseed, Carwada Qaranka, School Policia, Taleex, Ceel-hindi, Km 13 and Gubadleey, among other areas in Mogadishu.
The Somali Salvation Forum said it remained committed to ensuring the demonstrations are peaceful and orderly, while calling on security agencies to guarantee the safety and protection of protesters.
The notification letter was signed in the name of the forum’s Secretary General, Dr. Mohamed Aden Koofi.