Gambia: Fatoumatta Jawara, 10 Others Imprisoned

The Mansakonko High court in the Lower River Region of the Gambia presided over by Justice Simeon Ateh Abi on 21 July, 2016 has sentenced Mrs Fatoumatta Jawara, the Chairperson of the Female Youth Wing of the United Democratic Party(UDP) and 10 others to fines and imprisonment.

The other convicts are Lamin Sonko, Modou Touray, Lasana Beyai, Lamin Marong, Alagie Fatty, Nogoi Njie, Fatou Camara, Kafu Bayo, Ebrima Jabang and Modou Ngum.

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