Gambian President Addresses Concerns Over Pre-Trial Detention
After six months in office, President Adama Barrow has reiterated a key campaign promise in a major interview with the local Foroyaa newspaper.
President Adama Barrow
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Gambia:
Should a Soldier Be Detained Without Trial for More Than 72 Hours?
Foroyaa, 27 July 2017
The answer to this question is in the negative. A soldier like any other Gambian has a right to be free from arbitrary detention. Section 19 of the Constitution states: Read more »
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Gambia:
Lieutenant Jammeh, Captain Jammeh Still Detained
Foroyaa, 27 July 2017
A former adjutant of Gambia National Guard (GNG) Lieutenant Yaya Jammeh and Captain Jammeh are still detained by Military Police at Fajara Barracks after being accused of having… Read more »
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Gambia:
Two Lance Corporals Detained
Foroyaa, 25 July 2017
Information has reached this medium that two members of the Gambia Armed Forces, GAF, in the persons of Lance Corporal Abba Badjie and Lance Corporal Dino Sanneh, were arrested and… Read more »
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Gambia:
Is Marabout Manneh Alive?
Foroyaa, 12 July 2017
Family members of Alhagie Baboucarr Manneh, a marabout by profession, are concerned and worried, wondering whether their father is still alive. Read more »
InFocus
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Several families are still awaiting word from the government of President Yahya Jammeh over the assassination, disappearance and arbitrary arrest without charges of their ... Read more »