(JollofNews) – A special criminal court in the Gambia Thursday dismissed the bail application made by lawyers representing 26 members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), who were nicked last month for taking part in an ‘unauthorised’ protest against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh. The opposition supporters who[Read More…]
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Anti-Jammeh Protest Continues In Gambia
(Jollofnews) – Protest over electoral reform which started in Westfield in April has spread to the Gambian capital, Banjul. Several people gathered at the High Court in Banjul on Wednesday where seven more United Democratic Party (UDP) members appeared on several charges. Protesters held banners that read: “We want democracy,[Read More…]
Gambia: More Anti-government Protesters Charged, Remanded
(JollofNews) – State prosecutors in the Gambia have filed criminal charges against seven more supporters of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who were nicked last month for taking part in anti-government protest. Nogoi Njie, Fatoumatta Camara, Fatoumatta Jawara, Kafu Bayo, Ebrima Jabang, Kalilu Saidykhan and Modou Ngum were dragged[Read More…]