Police in Gambia Use Tear Gas to Disperse Rally Over Sibling Arrests

Gambian Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters Over Siblings’ Arrest

Protesters in The Gambia gathered at a rally on Saturday, calling for the release of two siblings who had been acquitted of killing two police officers. However, the situation took a turn when the siblings were rearrested.

According to eyewitnesses, police responded to the protest by firing tear gas and water cannons at the crowd. The protesters, who had gathered to express their opposition to the siblings’ rearrest, were dispersed as a result.

The Gambian Police Service later confirmed that the two siblings in question had been released from custody. The exact circumstances surrounding their rearrest are not yet clear.

Details of the protest and the subsequent police response are still emerging. It is reported that the protesters were demanding the release of the siblings, who had initially been acquitted of the charges against them.

The Gambian Police Service has issued a statement regarding the situation, but no further details have been released at this time. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and protesters in The Gambia.

The two siblings involved are reportedly still being held by police authorities. Further information on their current status is not available.

Source: Al Jazeera