Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission has strongly condemned recent threats by one of President Adama Barrow’s advisers to shoot at pro-democracy activists should they dare embark on nationwide protest against the government. 3 Years Jot Nah, a recently formed group, is putting pressure on President Adama Barrow to respect his[Read More…]
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Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Warns Against Brutality Of Opposition Sympathisers
An opposition leader in the Gambia has warned the government of Adama Barrow to desist from all forms of brutality against the opposition. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe of the United Democratic Party (UDP), said Gambians will resist any attempts to drag the country back to the era of state brutality and[Read More…]
Building A New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: Interior Minister Must Respect The Right To Protest
It is highly concerning that the Minister of Interior Ebrima Mballow would equate protesters with ‘troublemakers’ and to go further to say that the police will use the water canon truck to pour hot water on them. This is indeed one of the most undemocratic and violent statements that should[Read More…]