(JollofNews) – The embattled leader of Gambia’s Police force has tendered his resignation in the wake of Monday’s shooting of unarmed protesters in Faraba Banta village. Landing Kinteh who was appointed to the job in June last year has been under intense pressure to step aside and allow thorough and[Read More…]
Human Rights
Faraba Banta Shooting: Clashes Between Police And Villagers Regretable
(JollofNews) – I learnt with deep regret about the clashes between some members of the Police Intervention Unit – PIU and some members of the community of Faraba in Kombo East. We are a mourning nation today, and my sincere condolences go to the families of Bakary Kujabi and Ismaila[Read More…]
IFJ Condemns Pa Modou Bojang’s Arrest, Assault
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Gambian Press Union (GPU) in condemning these acts of violence and intimidation and ask for an immediate investigation. Journalist Pa Modou Bojang of Home Digital FM was brutally assaulted, manhandled and later arrested by the members of the Police Intervention[Read More…]
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