(JollofNews) An unknown number of detainees currently on trial for protesting against Gambia’s bad electoral laws were Tuesday night moved from the Mile II Prison to an unknown location, said the United Democratic Party (UDP). The party said: “We can confirm that by around 1:30 GMT, state security personnel from[Read More…]
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Gambia: Police Defends Handling Of Opposition Protesters
(JollofNews) – A senior police officer in the Gambia has defended their handling of April’s opposition protest against the government of President Yahya Jammeh. Chief Inspector Ebrima Camara of the Kanifing Police Intervention Unit (PIU) said teargas was fired at members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UD) after they[Read More…]
Gambia: Detained Opposition Members Gives Court The Cold Shoulder
(JollofNews) – Detained members of the Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who were arrested in April for taking part in an’unathorised anti-regime’ protest Monday gave the cold shoulder to the special criminal court in Banjul. The UDP members who are on remand at the Mile Two prisons said[Read More…]