Tag: human rights

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“Defend the Republic”

I just want to take the opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to my colleagues in the civil society under the leadership of TANGO and to The Gambia Press Union and all its journalists and media houses and indeed to the People of The Gambia for your show of […]

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IN COMMEMORATION OF WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY ” FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS FORBIDDEN HERE”Freedom of Expression is Forbidden Here. Delayed Democracy: How Press Freedom Collapsed in The Gambia.

Reviewed by Foday Samateh. “Six armed men wearing masks came to the printing works at 2:00 a.m., fired shots into the air, and ordered the employees to lie on the ground. One of them then set fire to the new press…completely destroying it.” The police didn’t investigate the crime much […]

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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 […]