Police Crush Civic Groups And Opposition Party Members Involved In A Voters’ Roll Demand Protest

Date of Occurrence

October 16, 2015
State/Country

Ghana

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Description

In response to their contravention of the police-approved routes of their demonstration, protesters were assaulted by whipping and tear-gassing; many were injured. The demonstration took place to protest for a new voters’ register to be produced by the Electoral Commission.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2015-10-16
State/Country

Ghana
Perpetrator

The police
Legal Foundation

Section 15, subsection 2(a); and section 21, subsections 1(a) and 1(g) of the 1992 constitution.
Source

http://www.mfwa.org/ghana-police-must-respect-protect-and-fulfil-citizens-right-to-demonstrate/,%20http://www.theafricareport.com/West-Africa/ghana-civic-groups-and-opposition-parties-crushed-by-police-over-voters-roll-protests.html

Location

Region

Ghana

Rights & Freedom Violated

Mode of Attacks

Physical Attacks

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