National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Alimami Gibba, has questioned the appointment of Brigadier General Sait Njie as the new Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (DCDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), alleging that the senior military officer was absent without official leave during The Gambia’s 2016 political crisis.[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambians Allege Abuse And Neglect In Turkish Detention
Gambian migrants recently released from detention in Türkiye have described what they say were appalling conditions, prolonged confinement, psychological distress and a lack of meaningful diplomatic support from their own government. Speaking to JollofNews, several survivors said they spent months in detention centres with limited access to communication, legal assistance[Read More…]
Tensions Flare In Foni As Senegalese Forces Reportedly Demolish Part Of Bullock Military Camp Fence
Tensions have reportedly resurfaced along The Gambia–Senegal border in Foni following allegations that Senegalese soldiers entered the perimeter of a Gambian military installation and demolished part of its newly constructed security fence. The incident was brought to public attention by Foni Kansala National Assembly Member Hon. Alimami Gibba, who said[Read More…]
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