23 Protesters Remanded at Mile II Over Unauthorized Anti-Tariff Demonstration

Kanifing Magistrates’ Court Turns Chaotic After 23 Youth Remanded – Foroyaa Newspaper

By Nelson Manneh The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 25th August 2025, descended into chaos after Principal Magistrate Thomas Touray ordered the remand of twenty-three youths charged with Control of Procession contrary to section 5(5) of the Public Order Act. The remanded youths had been arrested during a peaceful protest on Friday, 22nd August 2025, outside the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) complex beside the American Emba…

23 Protesters Remanded at Mile II Over Unauthorized Anti-Tariff Demonstration

By: Sering Mass Jallow  Principal Magistrate Thomas Touray of the Kanifing Magistrate Court on Monday ordered the remanding of 23 protesters at Mile II Central Prison pending a ruling on their bail conditions. The individuals are charged with unlawful procession, contrary to Section 5 of the Public Order Act, Cap 22:01, Volume 4, Laws of The Gambia (2009). They were arrested on Friday, August 22, 2025, after staging a protest outside the Public …

23 PURA protesters refused court bail, remanded at prison

It is worth recalling that during their initial detention, all of the accused were offered police bail. However, the majority declined the conditions attached, insisting on unconditional release. A few individuals did accept the bail terms, but the majority maintained their stance, leading to today’s court decision. When the case was called, Commissioner Camara, alongside Deputy Commissioners A. Manga and Touray, entered appearances for the Stat…