(JollofNews) – A detained Gambian soldier who was being treated at a military hospital for injuries he allegedly sustained as a result of torture has been returned to detention. Lance Corporal Samboujang Bojang, spent 11 days in hospital where he was treated for injuries on his feet and hands. His[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Rules Out Extradition Of Ex-Interior Minister Sonko
(JollofNews) – The Government of the Gambia will not seek the extradition of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko from Switzerland. Mr Sonko was arrested in January by Swiss authorities following a request for asylum. His arrest was triggered by a complaint from Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, Trial International, in connection with[Read More…]
Gambia: Barrow’s Gov’t Accused Of Copying Jammeh’s Acts
(JollofNews) – The Gambia Bar Association has accused the government of President Adama Barrow of eerily mimicking the familiar acts of former President Yahya Jammeh. In a statement issued to the media and authored by its vice president, Yassin Senghore, the group said since assuming office in January, Mr Barrow’s[Read More…]
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