(JollofNews) – Updated: Detained members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are appearing at the Banjul High Court where they have been indicted with various criminal offences. The opposition members were arrested last Thursday and Saturday for taking part in a demonstration against the regime of President Yahya Jammeh.[Read More…]
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Gambia: Over 15 Detained Opposition Supporters Released
(Jollofnews) Authorities in the Gambia have released over 15 supporters of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) who were arrested last Thursday and Saturday. The names of those released have not been disclosed to the media, but it is believed that they are non-executive members of the party who[Read More…]
Gambia Protest: ACHPR Boss Holds Meeting With Gambian Justice Minister
(JollofNews) – A representative of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) has held a meeting with the Gambian regime of President Yahya Jammeh to discuss last week’s crackdown on the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP). The Commission said during the meeting in Banjul, its chairperson, Pansy Tlakula,[Read More…]