Human Rights

Detained BAC Councillor Sheriffo Sonko Charged

The nominated councilor at Brikama Area Council (BAC), Sheriffo Sonko, has been slapped with a charge perceived as a behavior that is disrespectful to their authority. In a Facebook post widely circulated on social media platforms., Sonko said he has been charged with threatening to police officer. Las Friday, Sheriffo[Read More…]

Detained BAC Councillor Goes On Hunger Strike

The Nominated Councilor for Transport at Brikama Area Council (BAC) began a hunger strike in protest against his detention. Sheriffo Sonko has been in Police custody since he was invited for questioning on Friday. Mr Sheriffo Sonko was detained alongside his party campaign manager Momodou Sabally. The Chairman of Brikama[Read More…]

Gambia’s Top Cop Pays Homage To Shootings Survivor

Gambia Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abdoulie Sanyang, commended Woman Police Constable (WPC) Ancy Jawo for “her heroism and professionalism.” In a statement obtained by JollofNews, the country’s law enforcement body said the IGP visited the shooting survivor this afternoon as she continues to undergo treatment at the Intensive Care[Read More…]

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