Authorities urged residents of Belgium Brussels refuse to participate in a march against terrorism

Interior Minister of Belgium Jan Yambon and Mayor of Brussels Mayor Ivan appealed to the population to refuse to participate in the march of solidarity against terrorism and in support of the victims of the terrorist attacks on 22 March.

"Given the need for police officers in the field and the priority given to the investigation, we want to encourage not to hold a demonstration tomorrow (Sunday)," - said Ya.Yambon and I.Mayor at a press conference in the crisis center.

At the same time officials have assured that they share the feelings of citizens, but want the demonstration was postponed for a few weeks.

Earlier on Saturday, the organizers of the "March Against Fear", scheduled for Sunday, announced the decision to start gathering of protesters at 14:00 (16:00 MSK) in the vicinity of the historical stock exchange in Brussels, where there was an informal memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks on 22 March. Police have announced that on Exchange Square will be held inspection of the marchers. They are asked to come without bags and backpacks.

. More than 5.8 thousand people expressed through Facebook on his participation in the demonstration on 27 March - reports "Interfax-Ukraine" .

The authorities do not officially banning the event, it is not recommended to hold it next Sunday.

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