Why Was There No Arrest or Prosecution During Gamcel’s Staff Protest in January 2025, Which Mirrors the Recent Joint CSO Protest at PURA’s Gate?
A peaceful protest outside PURA without procession has landed 23 Gambians in court, exposing stark inconsistencies in how the state applies the Public Order Act, just months after Gamtel/Gamcel staff protested at the gate of their office at Westfield without a single arrest.
19 Detained and Charged for “Unlawful Assembly,” But What Does the Public Order Act Say?
Nineteen individuals, including activist Yusef Taylor and rapper Ali “Killa Ace” Cham, were arrested on Friday, 22nd August 2025, following a peaceful protest outside the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) headquarters.
The demonstration was held in response to a controversial directive that triggered a 243% increase in mobile data promotional prices. Although the protest was static and conducted without loudspeakers or a procession, the Gambia Police Force deemed it unlawful, citing the lack of a permit under the Public Order Act.
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