The Government of the Government of the Gambia has reacted with fury to this week’s report by UK based Amnesty International which criticised the government of President of Adama Barrow over its failure to report oppressive laws it inherited from the previous regime of Yahya Jammeh. The report said despite[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: Nearly 5 Years After Jammeh’s Regime Ended, Oppressive Laws Remain Untouched
The National Assembly debuted its third ordinary session in 2021 on 6 September and is expected to be in session until 30 September. This session is a rare opportunity to make significant changes before the presidential election in December. After President Adama Barrow assumed power following the election in 2016,[Read More…]
Gambia: Oppressive Laws Remain Despite President’s Promises
Despite Gambian President Adama Barrow’s pledge to reform the country nearly five years ago, oppressive laws curtailing human rights including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, which were used under former President Yahya Jammeh to suppress peaceful dissent remain operative, Amnesty International said in a new analysis[Read More…]
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