Police in the Gambia have for the third time extended the bail of an activist who was charged last week with publishing and broadcasting false news. Madi Jobarteh, a civil society leader, was detained last week at the Kairaba Police Station after he decried in a media interview the killings[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: President Barrow Will Clamp Down On Critics To Stay In Office
Gambia’s foremost human rights defender and good governance campaigner, Madi Jobarteh is to appear in court today on politically-motivated charges of false publication and broadcasting by the government. Madi Jobarteh has been a constant torment of this government, scrutinising every bit of their actions and inactions, decision and indecisions as[Read More…]
Ex-Gambian Attorney General Appointed Registrar Of UN Criminal Tribunals
Former Gambian Attorney General Abubacarr Marie Tambadou, who quit his post last week has been appointed Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Mr. Tambadou succeeds Olufemi Elias of Nigeria. Mr. Tambadou brings over 14 years of experience in the area of international criminal justice, including through his[Read More…]
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