Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said “fresh leadership” was needed. The PM had urged the country to vote Remain but was defeated by 52% to 48% despite London, Scotland and […]
Author: Musa Saidykhan
Sir Jeng Passed Out After Solo’s Burial
The intelligent operative who coordinated the brutal torture of April 14th peaceful protesters has passed out shortly after he presided over the secret burial of Ebrima Solo Sandeng, Kairo News investigation has uncovered. Mr. Sandeng, an executive member of the opposition United Democratic Party, was tortured to death and buried […]
Fragiant
By Baba Galleh Jallow It feels strong And stable Unmovable like The Rock of Gibraltar Indomitable like The blazing sun Uncaring About raging thunderstorms like Mount Kilimanjaro yet It is just A fragile web before The massive poke of time Ends
The Spotlight: Where Is Solo Sandeng?
By Yero Jallow “Solo Sandeng beh daawoodaa alaa bondee. Janko Solo Sandeng beh daawoodaa alaa bondee” (Captured from the songs of UDP supporters outside the Banjul courts calling for justice, June 2016). I find it unacceptable that after a complaint with the Gambian courts, the shameful Jammeh tyranny finally admitted to […]
Why Halifa Should Act On His Letter
My Brother Halifa Sallah, I would encourage you to go further and ACT on your letter. The final paragraph of your letter to the INJUSTICE Minister Mama Singnateh speak volumes and I quote: “We should all become concerned and without any desire to play to the gallery, speak and act […]
UN Says Child Sex Tourism Booming In Yahya Jammeh’s Gambia
A recent study by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has identified the Gambia as one of Africa’s top destinations for child sex tourism. It said on Tuesday in Banjul that poverty, corruption and weak law enforcement, has undermined the government’s efforts to protect children from abuse. It noted that […]
Halifa Scolds State Over Solo’s Case
PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC ORGANISATION FOR INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIALISM THE GAMBIA 20th June 2016 Attorney General and Minister of Justice Marina Parade Banjul REF: AG(1)/6/2016 Dear Madam, SUBJECT: YOUR ADVICE ON HOW TO AVERT MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE IN CONNECTION WITH CASES ASSOCIATED WITH EBRIMA SOLO SANDENG According to Section 72 of the […]
Proceedings Of Protesters’ Trial
The sham trial of the United Democratic Party leadership and supporters Monday continued before mercenary judge Eunice Dada at the High Court in Banjul, with defendants maintaining their defiance to participate in their preconceived conviction. Today’s proceedings The first witness today was Fatoumata A Bah who lives at Kerr Sering, […]
Details Emerging On Solo’s Murder
Details are emerging on the cold-blooded murder of Ebrima Solo Sandeng, although in bits and pieces. Contrary to the widely held belief that the former United Democratic Party Organising Secretary was tortured to death by agents of the feared national spy agents. Most Gambians believe that Mr. Sandeng, whose only […]
Cloud Of Fear Hangs Over Gambians
I want to register my concern over the ONGOING HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES in my beloved country The Gambia. As some of you may have known The Gambia had been hailed for being a peaceful country until July 1994, when Yahya Jammeh seized power in a coup whose aftermath resulted to […]
NIA Detain 4 Senior Gambian Officials
The Gambia’s state security agents have detained four senior government officials. The officials — Nuha Touray, Secretary to Cabinet; Fafa Sanyang, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum, Momodou Badjie, Managing Director of Gambia National Petroleum Company. Also in state custody is Dawda O. Fadera, Permanent Secretary of Personnel Management […]
GDF Disburses Funds Again
PRESS RELEASE Gambia Democracy Fund – GDF, would like to inform the public that on Monday, 6/13/16, the organization disbursed $1,000 to each of the families of those sentenced in Minnesota during the week of May 10th, 2016 (totaling $4,000.00). This amount is a direct donation from GDF. As you […]