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 for campaigning to ensure a political advantage in December poll.
President Yahya Jammeh
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On the 20th anniversary of President Yahya Jammeh's rise to power, human rights and media freedom lobbyists have launched a campaign to draw attention to repression in the country. Read more »
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The government commits serious human rights violations against perceived critics and political opponents, perpetuating a climate of fear and repression, Human Rights Watch has said ... Read more »