A forensic doctor who conducted postmortem examinations on the bodies of three youths from Faraba Banta who died during a confrontation with the police has confirmed that they were shot at close range. Giving evidence at the ongoing commission of inquiry into the disturbances, Dr Franklin Perry said all three villagers[Read More…]
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Faraba Banta Commission: Ex-Police Chief Testifies
Former Police Chief Landing Kinteh Friday testified before the commission of inquiry probing into circumstances surrounding Faraba Banta bloody demonstration. The police crackdown on peaceful protesters led to the loss of lives and left some civilians and security personnel seriously injured. Landing Kinteh told the commission that on June 18[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: When Watchdog Journalism Meets Lapdog Journalism
The allegations from President Adama Barrow against some journalists demanding money in exchange for paying positive new coverage are not just disappointing, they’re worrying. Many young idealists are repelled by what they are being asked to do in the name of journalism. Some media owner-anchors and reporters may have no scruples,[Read More…]
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