(JollofNews) – Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has slammed UN chief Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of an opposition activist, the Jeune Afrique weekly reported Sunday. “Ban Ki-moon and Amnesty International can go to hell! Who are they to demand that?” said[Read More…]
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Gambia: Six Women Protesters Granted Bail
(JollofNews) – A magistrates court in the Gambia Thursday granted bail to six women who were arrested for taking part in anti-government protest. Isatou saidy, Lele Bojang, Sukai Dahaba, Kaddy Samateh, Fatoumatta Sarr and Amie Touray are charged with offences including rioting, unlawful assembly and inciting violence for demonstrating against[Read More…]
Update: Prominent Gambian Activist Not Arrested
(JollofNews) – Contrary to our earlier report Jollof Media Network can now confirm that Fatoumatta Tambajang, a prominent Gambian pro-democracy activist has not been arrested. Earlier this morning, Mrs Tambajang a former cabinet minister in the government of Yahya Jammeh, was rumoured to have been picked up from her home[Read More…]
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