At least three newly elected executive members of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are among the anti-government protesters currently detained by police. Ebrima Solo Sandeng, national organising secretary, his deputy, Lang Marong and Fatoumatta Jawara, youth wing female president of the UDP, were arrested on Thursday afternoon[Read More…]
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UDP Youth Mobiliser ‘Behind’ Gambia’s Anti- Government Protest
(JollofNews) – Thursday’s brief but peaceful anti-government protest that was held at the Westfield junction, Serrekunda, was organised by the youth mobiliser of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and his associates, sources confirmed to JollofNews. Ebrima Solo Sandeng, who is currently in detention, is said to have[Read More…]
Calm Returns To Gambia After Brief Anti-Government Protest
(JollofNews) – Life is returning to normal in the Westfield area of Gambia’s largest town, Serrekunda, after a brief but peaceful anti-government protest was quelled by security forces. A group of protesters mainly young men held a spontaneous protest Thursday afternoon at the busy Westfield junction some 12 kilometres away[Read More…]
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