(JollofNews) – A Gambian judge presiding over the high-profile case involving members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has expressed discomfort at the case. Justice Ottaba said he is embarrassed at the decision of the Jammeh regime to arrest and charge the leader of the UDP, Ousainou Darboe, who[Read More…]
Human Rights
UN Urges Gambia To Release Detained Protesters
(JollofNews) – Expressing deep concern about the situation of dozens of protesters who were arrested during a peaceful rally on 14 and 16 April in the Gambian capital of Banjul, the United Nations human rights arm today urged the Government to release all those who have been detained for simply[Read More…]
EU Parliament Extolled For Taking Tough Stance Against Gambia
(JollofNews) – A Scottish Labour Party politician and member of European Parliament who campaigned against the violation of rights abuses in the Gambia has commended his colleagues in Brussels for taking a tough stance against the regime of President Jammeh. On Thursday members of the European parliament passed a resolution[Read More…]