A Gambian teenager who allegedly broke into a family home and repeatedly knifed one of the occupants before making away with household items has been arrested. Namory Keita, 19, of Nema Wasulung, was nicked Tuesday by police officers at Bundung Borehole Police Station, a few hours after the incident was reported.[Read More…]
Human Rights
The Consequences & Dangers of Surrendering Our Fundamental & Constitutional Rights & Abdicating Our Responsibilities & Duties As Citizens
By Lawyer Emmanuel Daniel Joof Ladies and Gentlemen I should begin by thanking the organizers of this event and I must say I feel honoured to have been invited to address this august gathering of the family members and friends of Solo Sandeng, well-wishers, students and all present here today[Read More…]
Gambian Activists, April 10 Victims Call For The Repeal Of Indemnity Act
Civil society activists in the Gambia are intensifying calls for the repeal of the Indemnity Act, a controversial legislation shielding those responsible for the students massacre in April 2000 from being prosecuted. The move comes in the wake of the commomeration of April 10 -11, which has been marked by[Read More…]