The police have approved that the various queer organizations are allowed to hold a celebration in the town hall square on Monday at 7.30 pm. The selection will consist of speeches and musical elements. The police state that they understand that there is a clear need and commitment in the population to distance themselves from terrorism and to show support for vulnerable groups. – In connection with the marking tonight, the police have a dialogue with the organizer of the marking on Rådhusplassen and have recommended the organizer not to move beyond the specific area which is Rådhusplassen, says head of joint operational service in the police in Oslo, Martin Strand, to news. Martin Strand, head of joint operational service in the police, says that they have a great understanding of the need for the marking. Photo: Anders Fehn / news He says that this is recommended with a view to a safe and secure implementation of the event, set up against planned measures by the police. Still unresolved situation PST has set an elevated threat level on the basis of the extraordinary and serious incident in central Oslo on Saturday night. – The police have no information that anything is going to happen, but the situation is still unclear, Strand says. Zaniar Matapour (43) has been remanded in custody for four weeks with a ban on letters and visits after what the police describe as a terrorist attack in Oslo on Saturday night. Matapour is charged with terrorism, two murders and several attempted murders. On the night of Saturday 25 June, he drew his weapon and shot around outside several nightclubs in Rosenkrantz ‘gate in central Oslo. People flock with flowers and flags outside the London pub in Oslo. Photo: Håvve Fjell / Private The police will have a visible presence at Monday’s event. – There will be both measures that are visible to the public, but also measures that will not be. The police follow the situation closely and make ongoing assessments, says Strand. Important with marking Oslo Pride tells news that they will return with information about safety at tonight’s marking. In an interview on Sunday, the leader of Oslo Pride said that they believe it is important to have a celebration after Saturday’s tragic event. – Today, the entire skewed movement has gathered in a meeting to find out how we should handle what happened on Saturday, said Inger Kristin Haugsevje, leader of Oslo Pride to news. Leader of Oslo Pride, Inger Kristin Haugsevje. Photo: Mathias Moene Rød / news She then encouraged everyone to bring flags and slogans. – Bring what they would use in the pride train. Oslo Municipality also contributes resources to the celebration. – It will be safe – the police are ready for that. Oslo Municipality is running with Rådhusplassen and NOK 500,000, City Councilor Raymond Johansen told news on Sunday.
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