President Adama Barrow has approved a major reshuffle in the leadership of The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), appointing new commanders following the resignation of the former Chief of Defence Staff. Acting under the powers vested in him by Section 190(1A) of the 1997 Constitution, President Barrow announced a series of[Read More…]
Tag: Human Rights
UK Jails Gambian Gang Over £1M Passport Fraud
A UK-based criminal gang led by a Gambian national has received lengthy prison sentences after operating a sophisticated immigration fraud network that enabled hundreds of people mainly from The Gambia to enter the United Kingdom illegally using doctored passports. The gang, headed by Lamin Manneh, 51, generated more than £1[Read More…]
Sabally Blames Social Media, Human Rights Concerns For Perceived Rise In Crime
Presidential Adviser and former Secretary General Modou Sabally has attributed the perceived increase in crime across The Gambia to a combination of geopolitical developments, changing parenting styles, and the rapid growth of citizen journalism through social media. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Star TV on Friday, Sabally argued that[Read More…]
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