By Abdoulie John Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh has sparked shock and anger after unleashing one of his strongest diatribes against United Nations and Amnesty International for demanding an investigation into the death in custody of youth activist Solo Sandeng. “This is not the first time that Jammeh is directing his attacks towards the international community. […]
Month: June 2016
Mixed Reactions Over Gambia-Senegal Border Blockade Removal
By Abdoulie John The removal of the Gambia-Senegal border blockade has been generally hailed, although the move continues to draw reactions in the neighbouring countries that share almost everything including culture, ethnicity and religion. “It is a very good sign. The two countries are one family. We share everything in […]
Gambia: Crackdown And Brutal Repression Ahead Of Elections
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE Gambia: Crackdown and brutal repression in run up to elections Authorities in Gambia must free dozens of political prisoners and end the brutal crackdown on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly ahead of elections later this year or face suspension from the Economic […]