13. The State should refrain from imposing measures that regulate or limit the free dissemination of information about protests via broadcast, print media and social media, the internet and other communication platforms. Any limitation in the interest of national security, public order, public health, public morals, and safety must be prescribed by law. 14. The State is permitted to derogate from international human rights commitment only in cases of public emergency threatening the nation's life. Any such derogation must be officially and lawfully practiced within the confines of national and international law. The State should not declare a state of emergency to limit protests. 15. The State should prohibit the deployment of the military armed forces for the policing of civilian protests, except as strictly allowed by the Constitution and other domestic legislation. They may be deployed for policing protests, only in exceptional circumstances, upon the request of civilian authorities. 15.1 .They may be deployed only as support for the police and are placed under the command of the police (S.95(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 15 of 1979). 15.2 They must fully comply with international human rights law and standards on policing and principles on the use of force and the standards set out in the recommended guidelines. 15.3 Their operational procedures must completely shift from a combative approach (fight the enemy) to a law enforcement approach, avoiding the use of force by the change of equipment and correct use of equipment. 16. In the event a protest ends in violence, it is imperative for the State to acknowledge that it was due to the failure of the State to effectively facilitate the peaceful protest, prevent violence, and engage in conflict resolution with those who were likely or intending to engage in violence. 17. Domestic legal regimes on the use of force by law enforcement officials must comply with the requirements enshrined in international law. 10