Dear Honourable Minister, Yes, Sheriff, good friend. Some 15 years ago you and I were talking over a plate of Benechin in a Bakau restaurant and you said this: “Many times have people misread Jammeh and I will not make that mistake”. That was in answer to my question “Why […]
Month: April 2016
Defiant Darboe, Comrades Back In Prison
My Release Will Be Meaningless If… The defiant United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and his comrades have returned to Mile II Prison after appearing before a judge this morning for bail application. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and comrades return followed after so many sticking points were argued in the court, including […]
Yahya Jammeh Must Cease Violence Against Women Activists
By Siray Touray (women’s activist in U.K.) As a young woman, I am outraged and saddened about the news that three Gambian women are part of the opposition UDP supporters detained and tortured by security forces. These defenceless women are bearing violent wounds. Gambian security forces who get their direct command […]
ECOWAS Report On Gambia Smells The Unknown
A statement issued by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on The Gambia government’s use of excessive force against armless, peaceful protesters depicts the regional grouping knows what is yet to be known to many Gambians. This is evidenced by the fact that the Commission is extending […]
Pressure Mounting On Gambia Over Political Repression
By Abdoulie John Barely a week after Gambian authorities launched a full-scale police crackdown on peaceful protesters that led to arrest and torture to death of three opposition members, the situation seems to have set off waves of outrage across the globe, with flurry of condemnations pouring on the brutal Jammeh […]
Sanctity Of Human Life: An Islamic Perspective
By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh The Qur’an categorically states that God has honoured the children of Adam. This honouring of the children of Adam is fundamental to the Qur’anic discourses. Nobody has the right to violate this divine right that people have. In this light comes the Qur’anic injunction that […]
Charge Sheet Of Youth Protesters
List Of Arraigned Gambian Peaceful Protesters
Kairo News publishes below the list of peaceful Gambian protesters arraigned at the High Court in Banjul on Wednesday. The list includes Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, his family members and United Democratic Party leadership. Click the image to view the list of charged opposition protesters and their charge.
Lawyer Darboe, Others Maintains Innocence
The United Democratic Party leader and his co-accused this afternoon pleaded innocent against six counts, including organising unlawful and riotous procession. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe and co’s were last week arrested and detained for their involvement in a peaceful protest. The protest stemmed from the death in custody of UDP’s Organising […]
Breaking News: Darboe, Others Appear In Court But Some Detainees Missing
Lawyer Ousainou Darboe of opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) this afternoon appeared with other peaceful protesters in High Court in Banjul. At least 37 people appeared in court to hear their charges. Nineteen of the Saturday protesters, who included Mr. Darboe, appeared along with 18 Thursday’s protesters led by Ebrima […]
Tribute To A Fallen Brother
By Kalifa Darboe There are plenty of reasons why I will never forget about Solo Sandeng. He is a rare patriotic Gambian who gets along with everyone. An ambitious and goal-oriented man who defends vulnerable people from bullies. A man who believes in equality, justice and freedom. His death strikes […]
UK Joins Gambia Condemnation
The United Kingdom Minister for Africa has joined the world to condemn state sponsored violence on opposition. In a statement, published below, James Duddridge calls on Gambian government to “either release or charge” those in detention. James Duddridge, Minister for Africa, expresses concern on The Gambian Government’s reaction to peaceful […]