History sometimes has an unusual way of repeating itself. We can recall that in 1981, shortly after the Kukoi Samba Sanyang insurrection, which was accompanied by wanton looting of goods and merchandise, the government set up a Commission for Looted Goods, and we can all recall the controversy that ensured[Read More…]
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UDP Condemns Arrest Of Protesters, Urges Dialogue & Transparency
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…]
Police Slam Unlawful Assembly Charges Against Protesters In Banjul
At least 20 individuals have been charged with unlawful assembly after staging a protest in Banjul on Thursday, calling for the public disclosure of buyers of former President Yahya Jammeh’s confiscated assets. The protest, which drew a small but vocal group of demonstrators, took place in the heart of the[Read More…]
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