Musa Sheriff, editor-in-chief of The Voice, and deputy editor-in-chief Momodou Justice Darboe were arraigned at the Kanifing magistrates’ court, presided over by Magistrate Mben Faal, on charges of false publication and broadcasting. The indictment alleges that on September 23, the journalists published a story claiming President Barrow had selected Muhammed[Read More…]
Human Rights
UDP Condemns Arrests & Charges Against The Voice Reporter, Editor-In-Chief
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined the chorus of condemnation regarding the arrest and criminal charges filed against Musa Sheriff, proprietor of The Voice Newspaper, and journalist Momodou Justice Darboe. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP criticized the charges as unfounded and reminiscent of past authoritarian practices in[Read More…]
Senegal Releases Three Who Were Critical Of Authorities
Senegalese courts on Thursday released two journalists and an opposition candidate who had been summoned over comments challenging the prime minister and the police force, their lawyers said, as criticism of the government mounts. Journalist Cheikh Yerim Seck and Bougane Gueye Dany, who is standing in upcoming parliamentary elections, were[Read More…]
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