Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.
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THU · 2026-04-02 · 04:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0402-48431
NSR-2026-0402-48431News Report·SCO·Human Rights
Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings
In the Gambia on April 2, 2026, police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters rallying for the release of two siblings. The siblings had been acquitted of killing two police officers but were immediately rearrested.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-02 · 04:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In the Gambia on April 2, 2026, police used tear gas and water cannons on protesters rallying for the release of two siblings. The siblings had been acquitted of killing two police officers but were immediately rearrested. The demonstration demanded their freedom following the rearrest. According to police reports, the siblings have since been released from custody. The reason for the rearrest was not provided in the article.
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Police later said that the siblings were released from custody.
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The siblings were immediately rearrested after acquittal.
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The siblings had been acquitted of killing two police officers.
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Protesters demanded the release of two siblings.
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Gambia police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters.
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