Gambia: Opposition Accuses Government of Secret Prisoner Transfer

The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) of Gambia said Wednesday the government has transferred an unspecified number of political prisoners to an unknown location.

Thirty-eight members of the opposition, including UDP leader Ousainou Darbo, were arrested last month and charged with conspiracy to commit a felony after they held a demonstration to protest the death in custody of UDP official Solo Sandeng and to demand political reforms.

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