(JollofNews) – A Gambian opposition activist who lost his life in state custody in April died as a result of shortness of breath, or breathlessness, medical records show. Ebrima Solo Sandeng, organising secretary of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) died on 15th April 2016 less than 24 hours[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia Trio Tortured For Accusing President Of Ethnic Slur
(JollofNews) – Three men charged with sedition in the Gambia were tortured in jail and made to sign false testimonies, their lawyer said on Tuesday, after they allegedly said the president disliked the country’s majority ethnic group. President Yahya Jammeh is regularly accused of sanctioning human rights abuses in the[Read More…]
Gambia Admits Opposition Activist’s Death In Custody
(JollofNews) – A Gambian opposition activist who led April’s demonstration against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh died during enhanced interrogation by security officials, Saihou Omar Jeng, director of operations at the Gambia’s feared National Intelligence Agency reveals. Ebrima Solo Sandeng, organising secretary of the main opposition United Democratic Party[Read More…]
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