(JollofNews) – Gambian authorities should immediately release a journalist and the head of the state-owned broadcaster who have been held without charge or access to their families or lawyers for a week, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Friday. The arrests came in the run-up to presidential elections scheduled[Read More…]
Tag: Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS)
Gambia: Three Journalists Arrested As Campaign Begins
(JollofNews) – Gambian authorities arbitrarily detained three journalists just days before the November 16 start of the two-week presidential election campaign, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should appropriately charge or release the journalists and ensure that Gambian and international media can operate without fear of harassment or arbitrary[Read More…]
Gambia Television’s Boss Fired, Detained
(JollofNews) – The managing director of the Gambia’s state-owned Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS) is reported to have been sacked and taken into custody by agents of the National Intelligence Agency. Momodou Sabally 42, was sacked and arrested this morning for undisclosed reasons. The father of four was appointed[Read More…]
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