When describing the clash that injured protesters, both the community members and journalists present describe that there was no violence towards the authorities in spite of the attacks, and that the police restricted the access of journalists, peace observers and human right organizations to the area of the protest.
Wakieleza jinsi waandamanaji walivyojeruhiwa, wanajamii na wanahabari waliopo katika eneo hilo wanaeleza kwamba hapakuwa na fujo dhidi ya wenye mamlaka, ilhali ya uwepo na vurugu, na polisi waliwazuia wanahabari, waangalizi wa amani na shirika za kupigania haki za kibinadamu kufika sehemu ambako maandamano yalikuwa yakiendelea.