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…]
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Jeshwang Families Could Be Displaced In Just Two Days’ Time
Several families in New Jeshwang could be uprooted from their homes in just two days to come as the Gambia government shows no indication of a change of heart vis-a-vis the planned demolition of structures along a proposed OIC road. Gov’t last week told those to be affected by the[Read More…]
Gov’t Set For N/Jeshwang Demolitions Despite Impassioned Pleas & Prospect Of Homelessness
Despite the impassioned pleas from residents and risk of homelessness, the Gambia government said it will go ahead with its plan to bring down structures in New Jeshwang to give way for the construction of an OIC road there. Heavy equipment will be deployed in the area on 23 January[Read More…]