ARTICLE 19 today urged The Gambia to immediately drop the charges of false information and broadcasting against human rights activist Madi Jobarteh and commit to repeal all laws that restrict the rights to freedom of expression. Fatou Jagne Senghore, Regional Director of ARTICLE 19 West Africa said: “These controversial legal[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: Police Extends Activist’s Bail Again
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…]
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…]
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