Senior Gambia Opposition Figure Dies in Custody

The death of Solo Sandeng triggered a demonstration in which the opposition party chief and other senior leaders were arrested.

  • Gambia:   Opposition Figure Dies in Detention

    DW, 16 April 2016

    The leader of Gambia's opposition has been arrested after protesting the death in custody of a senior party official. The West African country could be set for further unrest. Read more »

Solo Sandeng National Secretary of the United Democratic Party

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