Lawyer Lamin J Darboe has Wednesday raised concerns over the prolonged of his client, Ousainou Bojang, accused of killing two policers and seriously injuring a third. “His continued detention and questioning must stop, and the State must file an “information which shall be in the form of an indictment and[Read More…]
Human Rights
FATWA On Female Circumcision
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the most noble of the prophets and messengers, Muhammad bin Abdullah, and his household, companions, and those who follow his footsteps. The Fatwa and Moon Sighting Committee of the Gambia Supreme Islamic Council is pleased to[Read More…]
Gambians Spar Over Anti-FGM Law
As some parliamentarians are pushing ahead with plans to repeal the legislation banning female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM), women’s rights activist Sainabou Drammeh called on Gambian authorities to stick to engagements they endorsed at local and international levels. Struggling to contain her emotions, women’s rights campaigner Sainabou Drammeh told JollofNews she[Read More…]
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