Liberia: Former Presidential Aide Sekou Kalasco and Protesters Launched from Prison Amid Jubilation
Monrovia, Liberia – Former presidential aide Sekou Kalasco and a number of other protesters have been launched from jail, sparking celebrations amongst their supporters. Their launch comes after days of detention following the controversial White Tuesday Protest on the Capitol Building.
By Gerald C. Koinyeneh, [email protected]
Kalasco and the protesters have been arrested after what Police Inspector Gregory Coleman described as a breach of safety strains throughout the protest. However, Kalasco disputed this declare, stating he was forcibly taken from his car with out trigger.
“I was not in violation of any order. I was sitting in my car when police officers bundled me up and took me to police headquarters. From there, I was arraigned in court without any charges and later sent to the Monrovia Central Prison,” Kalasco advised reporters after his launch.
Allegations of Police Brutality
Kalasco accused an armed police officer of assault and issuing threats throughout his arrest.
“He hit me while I was drinking and threatened to kill me,” Kalasco alleged. “I know him, and when I see him, I will identify him. Thank God I reported it to his superior.”
He additionally revealed that a number of human rights advocates and civil society representatives visited him in jail to doc his ordeal, shedding mild on the situations and remedy of detainees.
The precise phrases of the discharge stay unclear as FrontPage Africa has not obtained full particulars of the association that led to their launch. However, it was introduced on Wednesday that Kalasco and the protesters can be freed on bond. FPA gathered that their launch was negotiated by Cllr. Kanio Bar Gballah and former Maritime Commissioner Lenn Eugene Nagbe.
The White Tuesday Protest started peacefully however turned violent when police deployed tear gasoline and have been accused of utilizing stay ammunition to disperse the gang—a declare the police have since denied.
The chaos led to the arrest of a number of protesters, whereas lawmakers taking part within the demonstration have been pressured to flee. Representative Frank Saah Foko sought refuge on the Temple of Justice throughout the unrest.
The incident has drawn consideration to problems with safety, civil rights, and the remedy of protesters in Liberia, sparking widespread concern and debate.
FrontPage Africa will proceed to comply with this breaking story and supply updates as extra data turns into out there.
