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Is Freedom Stirring in Gambia?

During my time in the capital, Banjul, I met Gambians who said they were ready to claim back their human rights and defend their freedoms, people who had had enough of systematic human rights violations and impunity for perpetrators, writes Marta Colomer Aguilera.

Gambia: Is Freedom Stirring in Banjul?

allAfrica, 20 November 2016

"We are ready for change!" These were the words of the taxi driver who picked me up from the airport in Gambia. We had just passed a huge billboard bearing the image of President… Read more »

Yusef Taylor

A protest against the arrest of opposition leaders in April (file photo).

Gambia: Three Journalists Arrested As Campaign Begins

HRW, 16 November 2016

Gambian authorities arbitrarily detained three journalists just days before the November 16 start of the two-week presidential election campaign, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »
Gambia: Detention Without Trial During Election Period?

Foroyaa, 16 November 2016

During an election period, incumbents usually put up their best behaviour in order to attract voters. In many instances, they would grant general amnesty to prisoners, impose… Read more »
Gambia: Journalist, Broadcast Executive Held Without Charge

CPJ, 18 November 2016

Gambian authorities should immediately release a journalist and the head of the state-owned broadcaster who have been held without charge or access to their families or lawyers for… Read more »

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Crackdown in Gambia Threatens Presidential Election

A new report by Human Rights Watch describes how the government of President Yahya Jammeh has used a crackdown on the opposition, domination of state media, and state resources Read more »
- Gambia: Crackdown Threatens Presidential Election
- Resource Document Gambia: Opposition Activists Jailed and Even Killed

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Is Freedom Stirring in Gambia?

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