The West Coast Region village of Mandinary on Friday evening erupted in violent protest following the death of a young man during a routine police patrol in the community. The deceased, Omar Badjie, according to some sources, died after being apprehended by personnel from the national police and his death[Read More…]
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Cop Who Demonstrates Law Enforcement & Media Can Collaborate In Frontline
In most of the riotous situations in The Gambia, the law enforcement have always been perceived and seen as hostile or bullish to journalists. The Gambia Press Union (GPU) and the Gambia Police Force (GPF) have yet to develop a comprehensive strategy on reporting in dangerous situations such as riots.[Read More…]
Magistrate’s Absence Stalls Austrian Man’s Case Bordering On Cryptocurrency
A magistrates’ court in the Gambian capital, Banjul, on Thursday failed to deliver its ruling on the exparte motion filed by the prosecution as well as the defense attorneys’ reply to the motion in the case of Austrian national Manuel Stofleth Mitterer, who has been dragged to court, on the[Read More…]