140 arrested but only 8 appear in court: 8 anti-Barrow protesters including one woman appear in court and charged with rioting

By Lamin Njie and Omar Wally

Eight Operation Three Years Jotna protesters appeared in court on Wednesday charged with rioting and other offences over violent clashes at the weekend.

Hundreds of Operation Three Years Jotna members clashed with police at Sting Corner as they protest against President Barrow’s rule. At least 140 people were arrested.

Eight of the protesters appeared at the Kanifing Magistrates Court and charged with rioting, unlawful assembly and demolition of structures.

They are Abdou Njie, Ebrima Kitim Jarju, Sheriffo Sonko, Hagi Suwaneh Fanta Mballow, Karim Touray, Yankuba Darboe and Muctarr Ceesay.

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