At least 19 migrants have died and dozens more rescued after a boat attempting to cross the Mediterranean from Libya broke down, in yet another deadly incident along one of the world’s most dangerous migration routes. Italian coast guard officials confirmed that 58 people were rescued and taken to the[Read More…]
Tag: Human Rights
Sonko Returns To Court As Victims Push For Justice In Jammeh-Era Crimes
A former interior minister under Yahya Jammeh has appeared before a Swiss appeals court in a case that continues to resonate strongly among Gambians at home and in the diaspora. Ousman Sonko, who served as a powerful figure in Jammeh’s government until his dismissal in 2016, is challenging his 2024[Read More…]
Top Disabilities Rights Advocate Counters Dr. Ceesay
A leading voice in the Gambia’s disabilities rights advocacy Mr. Lamin Manneh has dismissed, as untrue, the information minister’s claim that the government’s NAFA cash transfer scheme has targeted and directly benefitted people with disabilities across the country. The Gambia government rolled out the cash support initiative a few years[Read More…]
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