terrorism, the Minister of Interior issued Order No 20.07.2011.007580, prescribing perimeter protection. 22. They cite the relevant portion of the Order to support this claim. Article 1 of the said Order provides that “For security reasons, demonstrations of a political nature are prohibited in the area between El Hadj Malick Sy Avenue and Cape Manuel, particularly in front of the buildings housing the National Assembly, Senate, Economic and Social Council, Courts and Tribunals, Palais de la République, Administrative Building and Independence Square. “The same ban applies in the immediate vicinity of the African Renaissance Monument and in front of hospitals. However, processions of a traditional, religious or sporting nature are free subject to the fulfilment of the formality of the prior declaration to the administrative authority.” 23. The Respondent argues that it is up to the executive to determine the perimeters of protection according to the threat to public order posed in accordance with the law. That the second Applicants challenged the said Order before the Supreme Court, which issued a decision on 29 August, 2019 declaring the said appeal inadmissible for failure to comply with the deadline for appealing an administrative decision. 24. The Respondent denies violating the provisions of the African Charter and international human rights treaties because they subject the principle of freedom of demonstration/assembly to law and regulation. They argue that the Applicants merely mentioned international provisions without referring 9