Ousainu Darboe, leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP), has accused Gambian police of breaking the law and using unnecessary force during last week’s protest crackdown, warning that such actions undermine the country’s democratic principles. Speaking on West Coast Radio’s Coffee Time on Monday, Darboe said videos circulating online[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
Imam Fatty Accuses Barrow Gov’t Of Keeping FGM Ban To Please West
Imam Abdoulie Fatty has accused the Gambian government of maintaining the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to satisfy Western donors and generate revenue, describing the legislation as “the worst” law left by former President Yahya Jammeh. Delivering his Friday Khutbah (sermon), the prominent cleric said the law, which criminalises[Read More…]
Woman Arrested Over Alleged Baby Dumping In Tallinding Farokono
Police in the Gambia are investigating a suspected case of baby dumping after a woman was arrested in Tallinding Farokono for allegedly abandoning her new-born. The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Isatou Jawneh from Farato, was brought to the Tallinding Police Station on Sunday by residents who also carried the infant.[Read More…]
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