Tag: crime

Editorial, News, Opinion

An open letter to President Adama Barrow – High Murder Cases in The Gambia

Mr President, I offer my compliments to you and wish to express my deep concern regarding the alarming increase in murder cases throughout our beloved country, The Gambia. Despite being one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the sub-region, it seems that we are losing our good reputation. […]

Human Rights, Legal Matters, News, Security

Gambia‘s former Interior minister‘s trial to open on January 8

The trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior minister of the Gambia will open on 8th January 2024 before the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, LTN has learnt. A publication made by Trial International, an NGO fighting impunity for international crimes and supporting victims in their quest for justice indicates that this will be […]

News, Security

Addressing cross-border crime in Southern Senegambia region – Ziguinchor hosts confab

A sub-regional forum on cross-border crime between Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau began on Monday in Ziguinchor (southern region of Senegal) at the initiative of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, in partnership with the Support Committee for Economic and Social Development (CASADES). The two-day meeting was graced by stakeholders from The […]

News, Security

Police Investigation Reveals A Staged Suspected Robbery Involving Two Chinese Nationals

Public Statement from the Police: Following last week’s suspected robbery incident whereupon two Chinese Nationals had claimed to be allegedly assaulted and robbed, the GPF launched a thorough investigation into the incident and the following facts are being discovered. A preliminary investigation report revealed that the two Chinese Nationals who […]