The Gambia Government of President Adama Barrow has been urged to investigate today’s killing of unarmed protesters in Faraba Banta Village. The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa and Article 19 said they are concerned about media reports on the killing of two persons identified locally as Bakary[Read More…]
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Gambia: Two Shot Dead In Faraba Banta Protest
At least two youths have been shot dead in Faraba Banta village this morning during a violent standoff with officers of the Gambia’s Police Intervention Unit. The villagers were protesting against mining of sand in the village by a company belonging to a renowned businessman, Julakay. Reports said several civilians[Read More…]
Barrow Urges Gambians To Commit To Nation Building
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Thursday called for a national commitment to achieving a better nation bound by the shared values of democracy, liberty and equality. “I encourage all citizens to seize the momentum to renew their commitment to making a difference in every sphere of life and engagement[Read More…]
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