In a shocking revelation, Pharm. Abdul Karim Turay, a prominent figure in Sierra Leone’s medical community, has come forward with harrowing details of his recent ordeal at the hands of authorities. Pharm. Turay’s story sheds light on the precarious state of human rights and political intimidation in the country.
During his detention, pharmacists. Turay was falsely accused of political affiliations and subjected to unjust treatment by law enforcement. He recounts how he was labeled a “political APC pharmacist” and targeted for his alleged ties to the opposition party. Despite his innocence, pharmacist. Turay faced intimidation tactics aimed at silencing his voice and stifling his activism.
His radio program, a platform for public sensitization, was abruptly suspended, and his clinic was raided under dubious circumstances. Armed police officers, acting on orders from higher authorities, conducted a search of his facility, leaving pharm. Turay and his staff bewildered and fearful for their safety.
The situation escalated further when the city was engulfed in gunfire during a failed coup attempt. Pharm. Turay, like many others, found himself and his family in grave danger, forced to take refuge and endure the terror of the violent unrest.
In the aftermath of the coup, the government’s heavy-handed response targeted individuals associated with the opposition party, leading to arbitrary arrests and even fatalities. Pharm. Turay and fellow APC
