A coup d’état is undoubtedly illegal as a means of change of government both by national and international laws. A coup, plotted or attempted is a significant security concern as it aims to end the life of an existing government in place. It poses a clear and present challenge to[Read More…]
Author: Madi Jobarteh
The ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ Is Unlawful & Unethical
Almost at midnight on Tuesday December 27, the Gambia Government announced the creation of an unidentified 11-member ‘Joint Investigation Panel’ to investigate the alleged coup plot of December 21. The statement said the Solicitor General inaugurated the panel which includes various security agencies – i.e., the Office of National Society,[Read More…]
No To Investigation Panel, Go To Court Or Free Them
The soldiers who were arrested for a so-called coup should either be charged before a court of law or be court martialled or be freed. There’s no need for an investigation panel of any kind. There are laws for treason in this country. It’s in the Criminal Code and it’s[Read More…]