The United Democratic Party (UDP) has expressed deep concern over the arrest and detention of members of the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) group, calling for their immediate release and urging authorities to respect citizens’ constitutional right to protest. The UDP, in no uncertain terms, criticized the law enforcement for[Read More…]
Tag: Ex-President Yahya Jammeh
GPU Slams Media Council & NHRC Over Alleged Intimidation Of Journalist
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) has sharply condemned what it describes as an alarming attempt by senior officials of the Media Council of The Gambia (MCG) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to pressure a journalist into issuing a public statement exonerating former Justice Minister Abubacarr Marie “Ba” Tambadou.[Read More…]
‘NA’s Minority Caucus To Convene Special Session On Jammeh’s Assets Disposal’
Credible sources have informed JollofNews that the minority caucus of the Gambia’s National Assembly is determined to spearhead the convening of a special legislative session to exhaustively look into the disposal of the assets of the former Gambian dictator. “The Speaker of the National Assembly is currently attending an AU[Read More…]