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…]
Human Rights
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…]
Gambian Woman Arrested For Whacking 8-Year-Old Niece With A Pestle
Police in the Gambia have arrested a woman who was filmed whacking her 8-year-old niece with a wooden pestle. Adama Jarju, 30, of Lamin Kerewan, Kombos North, was arrested Monday after a video of her hitting her niece with a pestle was posted on social media. It is not clear[Read More…]
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