(JollofNews) – The United States Government of President Donald Trump has severely criticised the former Gambian regime of President Yahya Jammeh over its treatment and lack of respect for the rights and liberties of Gambians. Mr Jammeh who governed the Gambia for 22 years was booted out power in January[Read More…]
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Sickening Pictures Inside Gambia’s Mile Two Prisons
(JollofNews) – Sickening pictures have emerged from inside the Gambia’s notorious Mile Two Central Prison were thousands of prisoners including opponents of former president Yahya Jammeh were once held. The first pictures of the prisons were posted on Facebook by pro-democracy activist Dr Amadou Scatterred Janneh following a surprised visit[Read More…]
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…]