(JollofNews) – Journalists around the world including the Gambia are today celebrating World Press Freedom Day. The day is set aside by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: UDP To Commemorate Anniversary Of Solo Sandeng’s Murder
(JollofNews) – The United Democratic Party (UDP) will Friday commemorate the first anniversary of the arrest and murder of its organising secretary, Ebrima Solong Sandeng, by Gambian security officers. Mr Sandeng died on 15th April 2016 less than 24 hours after he was arrested with a dozen other activists for[Read More…]
Gambia: 10 State Guards Facing ‘Indefinite’ Detention
(JollofNews) – At least ten soldier of the Gambia’s State Guard Division have been arrested and detained in connection with the disappearance of detainees during the regime of former President Yahya Jammeh. Mr Jammeh, who ruled the Gambia for 22 years, is accused of committing many human rights abuses with[Read More…]
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