Gambian activists are calling for the repeal of a controversial legislation, which continues to justify the use of force by the police against peaceful protesters. “We recommend that section 5 of the Public Order Act, which hampers on the very foundation of democracy and which is the underlying cause of[Read More…]
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Faraba Banta Shooting: Inspector General Of Police Quits
(JollofNews) – The embattled leader of Gambia’s Police force has tendered his resignation in the wake of Monday’s shooting of unarmed protesters in Faraba Banta village. Landing Kinteh who was appointed to the job in June last year has been under intense pressure to step aside and allow thorough and[Read More…]
Faraba Banta Shooting: Clashes Between Police And Villagers Regretable
(JollofNews) – I learnt with deep regret about the clashes between some members of the Police Intervention Unit – PIU and some members of the community of Faraba in Kombo East. We are a mourning nation today, and my sincere condolences go to the families of Bakary Kujabi and Ismaila[Read More…]
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