I commend the Gambia Police Force (GPF) for granting a permit to the Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) to exercise their constitutional right to assemble peacefully. It is equally important to recognize the professionalism demonstrated by the General Duty Unit of the GPF in managing public order during the event.[Read More…]
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BAC Chair’s Anti-Corruption Remarks Spark Debate Amidst Protest
Remarks made at the Wednesday anti-corruption protest by the chairman of the Brikama Area Council (BAC) have ignited a passionate debate about the rule of law and the fight against graft in The Gambia. Chairman Yankuba Darboe’s utterances in an interview with reporters at the Youth Monument during yesterday’s protest,[Read More…]
Alagi Yorro Jallow: GALA’s Protest Signifies A Transformative Moment In Gambia’s Journey Toward A Stronger Democracy
Democracy is not defined by the ballot but by how those in power respond to protest. In The Gambia, where silence once felt safer than speaking out, President Adama Barrow’s decision to authorize a peaceful demonstration led by the Gambian Youths Against Looted Assets (GALA) marks a significant break from[Read More…]