The Chairman of Sanyang Village Development Committee (VDC) has appealed for clemency for the Sanyang youth currently undergoing trial for arson. The youth were arrested on 15 April 2022, after taking part in violent protests sparked by the killing of their compatriot by a Senegalese. They were remanded after been[Read More…]
Human Rights
Solo Sandeng’s Remains Still At EFSTH Six Years On
The exhumed remains of democracy activist Solo Sandeng continue to be kept at the mortuary of the country’s main referral hospital despite persistent calls for dignified burial. Some concerned individuals and groups have been intensifying their calls on government to release the remains of the late activist to his family[Read More…]
53-Year-Old Gambian In Swiss Custody Over Bicycle Theft
A 53-year-old Gambian has been taken into custody by the Lausanne police following his arrest on suspicion of attempting to ship 56 stolen bicycles and two thieved electric scooters to The Gambia. The Vaud cantonal police said on Monday that there was a more elaborate case behind the alert received[Read More…]