Some 39 protestors have been remanded into custody by the court in Accra over the demonstration by a pressure group, Democracy Hub.
Ten out of the protesters arrested during the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration were the first to be remanded after appearing in court today.
The entire group, numbering about 39, was transported in different buses under heavy security presence. #StopGalamseyNow Demo: Arrested Democracy hub protesters arrive in court amid heavy police presence.#JoyNews pic.twitter.com/PTupURgqET- JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) September 24, 2024 In court, the demonstrators were charged with conspiracy to commit crime, namely; unlawful assembly.
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