The Association of Nongovernmental Organizations in The Gambia (TANGO) has learnt with dismay and displeasure the disproportionate use of force by personnel of the Police Intervention Unit in Faraba leading to the death of two youth and injuries to several more on Monday 18 June 2018. It is with a[Read More…]
Politics
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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