Six midwives have gone on trial in Senegal following the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child in a public hospital in a case which caused a national outcry. They have been charged with failing to assist a person in danger. Astou Sokhna died last month after reportedly[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia’s High Court Dismisses Sabally’s IEC Rejection Challenge
Gambia’s High Court dismissed a legal challenge to Independent Electoral Commission’s recent decision to reject the nomination of Momodou Sabally on Friday, ruling that the case lack merit. Mr Sabally is seeking an order to set aside the decision of the Independent Electoral Commission – IEC to disqualify him from[Read More…]
Gambia: Amnesty International Indicts President Adama Barrow
Amnesty International has indicted the Gambian regime of President Adama Barrow over its human rights record and treatment of Gambians. In its annual human rights report on the Gambia released on Tuesday, London-based rights group accused the Barrow’s administration of continuing to repress dissent, arrest and discrimination against Women and[Read More…]
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