Gambia: Student Leaders and Police Responsible For Student Deaths

Security forces and leaders of The Gambia Students' Union (GAMSU) were responsible for the deaths of students during street clashes in April, according to an official probe into the unrest cited by 'The Independent' newspaper of Banjul.

The Commission of Inquiry said platoons of the Police Intervention Unit were "largely responsible" for the deaths and injuries. It said GAMSU leaders were responsible for encouraging the students to demonstrate.

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