(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia have filed criminal charges against supporters of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who were arrested last week for taking part in a street protest. The party’s leader, Ousainou Darboe and an unknown number of his supporters are currently detained at an unknown[Read More…]
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Gambia: PPP Working To Secure Release Of Opposition Detainees
(JollofNews)- The Gambia’s opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has revealed that it is actively working with other members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) to secure the unconditional release of Ousainou Darboe and other detainees. The PPP, which was the country’s governing party until July 1994, said the government crackdown[Read More…]
Gambia’s Opposition UDP Issues Urgent International Appeal
(JollofNews) – The Gambia’s main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has issued an urgent appeal for help to the international community in the face of a government crackdown on its leadership. The party’s leader, Ousainou Darboe and at least six other executive members have been arrested and whisked away to[Read More…]