The Democratic Union of Gambian Activists -DUGA condemns the arbitrary arrest and detention of Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, political commentator and senior political science lecturer, University of The Gambia. Dr. Ceesay was arrested January 31, 2018 on the background of a local news story in which he alleged that the “presence[Read More…]
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Gambia’s Press Union Wades Into Ahmadiya TV License Debate
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has called on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to dismiss the petition submitted by the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council (GSIC) against the application for Television Broadcasting License by the Ahmadiya Muslim Jammat. As the Authority mandated to regulate the broadcasting industry, PURA is required[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Dr. Ismaila Ceesay Must Be Released Immediately And Unconditionally
I write again to express my grave concern regarding the arrest and detention of Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, professor of political science at University of The Gambia. Dr. Ceesay has been held in custody for in apparent retaliation for peacefully exercising the right to freedom of expression and for the principles[Read More…]
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