A court in The Gambia has dropped charges against three military officers alleged to have taken part in last month’s coup plot. Two civilians who had been detained were also freed. However, another four military officers and one police officer, including alleged ringleader Lance Corporal Sana Fadera, will face new[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
Khadijah Kebbeh Accused Of Contravening Combating Of Terrorist Financing Act
The Attorney General of The Gambia has notified the High Court in Banjul of the indictment of businesswoman Khadijah Kebbeh of money laundering in contravention of Anti-Money Laundering and Combating of Terrorist Financing Act of 2012. The AG recently informed the Banjul High Court that “Khadijah Kebbeh between 2021 and[Read More…]
P/Planning To Destroy Homes In N/Jeshwang ‘Due To Poles’ But Allows Construction Under High Tension Cables In Old Jeshwang
The proposed OIC road in New Jeshwang would be skewed towards only one side to avoid electricity poles but massive construction work is currently in progress under high tension cables few kilometers away in Old Jeshwang. Almost two weeks ago, the Gambia OIC Secretariat officials told representatives of affected families[Read More…]