The Gambia Press Union condemns President Barrow’s Eid remarks, insinuating the media is contributing to the destabilisation of the country by giving a platform to one of his leading critics. Barrow’s statement accusing Gambian journalists of giving a platform to human rights activist, Madi Jobarteh, who criticised his government over […]
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On Presidential Attack on Rights Activist Madi Jobarteh, Every Gambia Must be Concerned
Every Gambian must be concerned and forcefully condemn the scathing attack launched against the person of Rights Activist Madi Jobarteh by no less a person than the Head of State. Before the country’s religious leaders, President Adama Barrow dishonestly and misguidedly branded the activist as an arsonist whose only interest […]
An Open Letter To President Adama Barrow
Dear Sir, “Uneasy lies a head that wears a crown” As a concerned citizen, I deem it fitting to put my thoughts to you through this open letter with regards to your statement on Koriteh Day, 2 May 2022. Sir, I am gripped with fear that your statement and […]
What does Elon Musk’s Twitter Buyout Mean for Free Speech?
“If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and one, and only one person was of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind.”– John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1867, […]