There will be no awareness in the East Sepik capital unless the students give a seven-day notice, says Provincial Police Commander Peter Philips.
Philips told Loop PNG following the decision by Wewak District Court, which struck out the charges laid against the 18 students and parents for ‘unlawful assembly’.
The University of Papua New Guinea and University of Technology students, including some high school students and parents, were en route to Wewak CBD to conduct their awareness when they were arrested last Monday by local police.
“No more awareness, I have already advised the student leaders,” Philips said.
He added that if the students carry out awareness, they will be re-arrested and charged under the “Peace and Good Order Act”.
Caption: Picture of students when arrested on May 30. Picture source: Donus Winga.