(JollofNews) – Lawyers representing the embattled leader of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) and 19 of his supporters Thursday urged the high court in Banjul to halt proceedings pending the determination of the constitutionality of some of the charges against them by the Supreme Court. The opposition members who[Read More…]
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Gambia: Six Women Protesters Granted Bail
(JollofNews) – A magistrates court in the Gambia Thursday granted bail to six women who were arrested for taking part in anti-government protest. Isatou saidy, Lele Bojang, Sukai Dahaba, Kaddy Samateh, Fatoumatta Sarr and Amie Touray are charged with offences including rioting, unlawful assembly and inciting violence for demonstrating against[Read More…]
Gambian Judge Embarrassed At Opposition Leader’s Detention
(JollofNews) – A Gambian judge presiding over the high-profile case involving members of the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has expressed discomfort at the case. Justice Ottaba said he is embarrassed at the decision of the Jammeh regime to arrest and charge the leader of the UDP, Ousainou Darboe, who[Read More…]
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