Once upon a time, a people, tired of living in a garrison state and being subjected to indignities and unfathomable human right violations, employed every democratic, “undemocratic”, conventional, unconventional, legal and illegal means to free themselves from the stranglehold of a man and government who raped, plundered, killed, imprisoned, humiliated[Read More…]
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Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: The Police Must Abide By The Law
It is now more than 144 hours since five PIU officers were arrested for their alleged shooting of protesters in Faraba on Monday June 18. Since their arrest and detention the men remain under custody without being taken to court or released. This is a direct violation of Section 19[Read More…]
Activists Push For The Repeal Of ‘Controversial’ Law
Gambian activists are calling for the repeal of a controversial legislation, which continues to justify the use of force by the police against peaceful protesters. “We recommend that section 5 of the Public Order Act, which hampers on the very foundation of democracy and which is the underlying cause of[Read More…]
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