Gambia: Communities Protest Against Estate Developer

The ownership of a vast area of land is being disputed by the communities of Bakoteh, Kolili and Sanchaba, against Swami India Company. The land measures over 300 metres square and protestors say it is reserved by the three communities for a recreation center, a community garden and other public amenities like a market.

During the gathering which took place at Kololi last week slogans like: "Our Future depends on this Land,"We Are To Protect Our Land," and "This Land is not for Sale," could be seen, boldly written on banners by protesters from these communities.

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