Ghana: a demonstration against the high cost of living degenerates in Accra
View of the city of Accra in Ghana, where a demonstration against rising prices degenerated on June 28.
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In Ghana, a demonstration degenerated on the evening of June 28.
Twenty-nine people were arrested, authorities said, after clashes between march participants and police.
The event was held in the center of the capital, Accra.
It was a question of protesting against inflation and in particular the rise in the price of gasoline.
But at the end of the day, the demonstration turned into a violent face-to-face with the police.
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“
We are hungry
”, “
the government has deceived us
”, “
we must change the prices of goods and services
”.
Signs held up by protesters in Ghana's capital, Accra, couldn't be clearer.
Several political and civil society figures joined the procession to denounce inflation and the government's inaction in the face of rising prices.
According to activist Bernard Mornah, “
Ordinary Ghanaians are sinking deeper into poverty.
We are suffering.
But the authorities are not interested in the problem
,” he said during the march.
“
This demonstration is necessary given the level of frustration.
The government must listen
,” added Hamilton Biney, leader of the NDC party.
Teargas
Towards Obra Spot in the city center, security forces began accusing protesters of throwing stones.
After reinforcements arrived around 4:30 p.m., the police then tried to disperse the crowd using tear gas, causing panic.
People fled, businesses closed and authorities launched a wave of arrests.
"
These people were arrested for their participation in violence and attacks against the police, civilians, including schoolchildren
," said the police.
According to Grace Ansah-Akrofi, "
videos have been viewed, anyone identified as having participated in or incited the excesses will be arrested and brought to justice
", promised the director of public affairs.
The organizers of the march are also wanted.
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