By any objective analysis, this is a new low and unprecedented in the history of Gambian journalism and in our politics. This is no longer about policy, civility, decency or even temperament. This is a direct threat to violence, hate speech, platform for broadcasting of hate and incitement to violence,[Read More…]
Opinion
Banjul Letter With Njundu Drammeh: When Adults Fear The Dark And The State Fears The Light…
Once upon a time, a people, tired of living in a garrison state and being subjected to indignities and unfathomable human right violations, employed every democratic, “undemocratic”, conventional, unconventional, legal and illegal means to free themselves from the stranglehold of a man and government who raped, plundered, killed, imprisoned, humiliated[Read More…]
Building The New Gambia With Madi Jobarteh: The Police Must Abide By The Law
It is now more than 144 hours since five PIU officers were arrested for their alleged shooting of protesters in Faraba on Monday June 18. Since their arrest and detention the men remain under custody without being taken to court or released. This is a direct violation of Section 19[Read More…]