Joseph Archibald Adjei, a passionate advocate for justice, has sounded the alarm on misconduct within Ghana’s police force, highlighting the unjust detention of citizens based on personal connections or one-sided reports. Archibald argues that officers often fail to investigate both sides of a case, leading to the disproportionate targeting of …
Read More »Muammar Gaddafi’s son on hunger strike over continued detention in Lebanon
Hannibal Gaddafi, a son late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has gone on hunger strike in Lebanon. His lawyer Paul Romanos confirmed to the BBC that Hannibal’s strike is connected to his prolonged detention in Lebanon. Hannibal Gaddafi has been held in Lebanon for more than eight years after being abducted …
Read More »Mali escapes sanctions over detention of 46 Ivorian soldiers
West African leaders will not go through with a threat to sanction Mali for jailing 46 Ivorian soldiers, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Wednesday, preferring to give time for Togo’s mediation in the diplomatic spat to bear fruit. Malian authorities detained the Ivorian troops after …
Read More »“Patient detention” room uncovered at St. Joseph Hospital
Starr News has uncovered a Patient “detention room” at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Koforidua in the Eastern Region. The room has been designated to detain patients who have been discharged but are unable to pay their medical bills. The room has obsolete medical beds where the affected patients sleep on. …
Read More »Oliver Barker-Vormawor’s application to seek answers on detention beyond 48-hours dismissed
The High Court in Tema has thrown out an application by the embattled convener of the #Fixthecountry movement, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, to compel the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Attorney-General to answer some questions about his detention. Mr. Barker-Vormawor, who has been charged with treason felony was arrested on Friday, …
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