This incident has sparked a national debate over the government's handling of both the economic and environmental crises, as well as citizens' rights to voice their frustrations.
The court charged them with unlawful assembly, assaulting a police officer, and conspiracy to commit a crime.
The protesters, who pleaded not guilty, were part of a larger group of over 40 demonstrators arrested during the three-day "Stop the Galamsey and Re-Occupy Julorbi House" protest.
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