Political discourse in the Gambia is causing noise pollution of a different kind. But it is as harmful for Gambian democracy as it is for the health of politicians and political parties. Allegations and counter-allegations, abuses and vituperative comments are exchanged between members of rival parties, especially on social media[Read More…]
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New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Gambia’s Colonial Legacies, Prisoners’ Rights & Remedies Breaches African Charter On Human Rights
The Gambia claims to be the headquarter of the African Commission for Human and People’s Rights and home the African Center for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (also known as the Banjul Charter) an international human rights instrument that is intended to promote and protect human rights and basic freedoms[Read More…]
Dr. Omar Janneh: Only a clueless and irresponsible government can come out of a dictatorial regime and issue firearms and ammunition importation licence to a company with an unmanageably large and diverse business portfolio
When you hope for a bit of positive publicity for the Barrow government, it refuses to come. On January 10, 2019 – 3 days after the start of the TRRC proceedings (http://www.trrc.gm/), The Gambia’s police and customs officers accidentally or otherwise intercepted a container loaded with 1263 pieces of firearms[Read More…]
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