A Gambian was among youngsters being held in detention and charged as smugglers upon their arrival in Italy, reports Infomigrants. These youngsters have been described as little more than children but incarcerated and tried like adults. Ousainou Joof was born in Barra in 1999 and described himself as a boy[Read More…]
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EU H/R Court Finds Italy Guilty Of Violating Rights Of Gambian Minor
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found Italy guilty of violating the rights of a young Gambian migrant. According to ECHR, the migrant received inhuman and degrading treatment and was placed in an adult shelter despite having informed the authorities that he was a minor, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Thus,[Read More…]
Gambian Killed In Italy Identified As Ex-Cop And From Njagga Choi
The 35-year-old Gambian, who was killed in a fire outbreak in Italy, has been identified as Yusupha Joof. He was reportedly killed on June 27, 2022. read more.. Aged, 35, Yusupha was reported to be a former member of the Gambia Police Force (GPF) who had lost hope in the[Read More…]