A prominent Gambian human rights activist has called on the Gambia Government of President Adama Barrow and its supporters to nip in the bud threats to opposition supporters and critics. Fatou Jagne-Senghor, the West Africa director of Article 19, a London-based pro-freedom of expression organisation, said during the 22-year rule[Read More…]
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Presidential Adviser’s Threats To Shoot Activists Condemned
Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission has strongly condemned recent threats by one of President Adama Barrow’s advisers to shoot at pro-democracy activists should they dare embark on nationwide protest against the government. 3 Years Jot Nah, a recently formed group, is putting pressure on President Adama Barrow to respect his[Read More…]
Prominent Gambian Activist Receives Prestigious Human Rights Award
A prominent Gambian human rights activist, Fatou Jagne-Senghor, the West Africa Director of Article 19, a London-based pro-freedom of expression organization, is this year’s winner of the prestigious West African Shield Award for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in West Africa. The African Human Rights Defenders[Read More…]
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