Following the unlawful arrest and mistreatment of peaceful protestors heading to Jubilee House on September 21, 2023, #OccupyJulorbiHouse protests topped the trends on Twitter (now X).
The tagging of musicians to give their voices to the illegal arrests and the right to demonstrate was one of the main aspects of the protest.
Over 20 artists tweeted their express support for the protesters.
They mainly demanded that police uphold the constitution’s guarantee of the freedom to peaceful assembly.
Others discussed other concerns, such as the growing injustices that people continued to experience and the necessity of maintaining pressure on the government.
Background of The #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protests:
Police unlawfully detained 49 demonstrators on Day 1 (September 21) of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstrations organised by the Democracy Hub, a group of young activists. The protestors were marching to demand action against the ongoing economic crisis and corruption.
The police’s handling of the illegal arrests, particularly how they interfered with the freedom to peaceful assembly as guaranteed by the constitution, drew scathing condemnation.
Even while fellow demonstrators and attorneys sought to gain bail for the illegally arrested individuals, police sent the detainees to the regional headquarters before dividing them up to around eight police stations scattered throughout the capital.
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