The situation surrounding the so-called coup attempt announced by the Government and the illegal arrest of Momodou Sabally should be taken with utmost seriousness by citizens in order to prevent the increasing abuse of the rule of law and human rights in this country. A coup is a significant event[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia Armed Forces
NHRC Condemns Alleged Coup Attempt
PRESS STATEMENT The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) condemns in the strongest possible terms the reported alleged coup attempt by some soldiers of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF). Two press releases issued by the Government’s spokesperson on Wednesday 21 December 2022 confirmed the alleged foiled coup attempt and the arrest[Read More…]
Alleged Coup Plotter Apprehended – Gov’t
Press Release Dated: 22nd December, 2022. Banjul, The Gambia — The public is informed that one of the soldiers sought for alleged involvement in the foiled coup plot, Corporal Baboucarr Njie of the State Guards Battalion, was apprehended at dusk yesterday and is currently detained at a secure military location.[Read More…]