President Adama Barrow has strongly criticised Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party (UDP), stating that Darboe and other UDP leaders would be in prison if not for the democratic values and tolerance his administration upholds. Mr. Barrow, speaking from his hometown during a break, responded to recent criticisms[Read More…]
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The Voice Editor-In-Chief, Journalist Arraigned
Musa Sheriff, editor-in-chief of The Voice, and deputy editor-in-chief Momodou Justice Darboe were arraigned at the Kanifing magistrates’ court, presided over by Magistrate Mben Faal, on charges of false publication and broadcasting. The indictment alleges that on September 23, the journalists published a story claiming President Barrow had selected Muhammed[Read More…]
UDP Condemns Arrests & Charges Against The Voice Reporter, Editor-In-Chief
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has joined the chorus of condemnation regarding the arrest and criminal charges filed against Musa Sheriff, proprietor of The Voice Newspaper, and journalist Momodou Justice Darboe. In a strongly worded statement, the UDP criticized the charges as unfounded and reminiscent of past authoritarian practices in[Read More…]