Public transport have been paralysed in Soma and Brikama as the general strike called by the GTU got underway today. The car parks in Brikama and Soma are currently deserted as drivers reportedly refused to sit behind the wheel.
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Security Officers Allegedly Defying GTU Strike
Some members of the security forces have been suspected of defying a nationwide strike action called by the General Transport Union (GTU). The President of GTU, Omar Ceesay, said the strike is being generally observed in several parts of the country. “It’s only the security officers plying the roads with[Read More…]
Park Your Vehicle At A Private Location, Police Tell Transport Union
In a bid to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control, the Police have urged drivers to comply with the instructions issued by the Office of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) as they have decided to endorse the September 12 sit-down strike. In a succinct statement posted Saturday[Read More…]