The Commissioner for Migration, Binta KJ. Barrow, has warned that the absence of a strong legal framework criminalising irregular migration is worsening The Gambia’s growing maritime migration crisis. Speaking on Monday at a convergence organised by the National Disaster Management Agency and its partners, Commissioner Barrow said the lack of[Read More…]
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Darboe Urges Barrow To Convene National Conference On Irregular Migration, Strengthen Maritime Security
UDP leader Ousainu Darboe has called on President Adama Barrow to take the lead in convening a national conference on irregular migration, amid growing concern over reports of a missing migrant boat believed to be carrying more than 190 Gambians. Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday at the United[Read More…]
GID Foils Migration Attempt, Intercepts 170 In Coastal Operation
The Gambia Immigration Department (GID) has intercepted over 170 would-be migrants in a major operation along the country’s coastal regions. The operation, which comes amid increased surveillance efforts, was carried out through coordinated enforcement among key units within the department. Speaking to the press, Siman Low, the Public Relations Officer[Read More…]
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