Freedom of the Press 2007: The Gambia
27 February 2008
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In a historic decision, a German court convicted a former member of Gambia’s hit squad for his role in the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara.
A routine call from the police culminates in the arbitrary arrest of Bakary Mankajang, the founder of ‘Mankajang Daily’.
The concept of the Journalism Trust Initiative was introduced to Gambian publishers and media managers with the purpose of promoting professionalism and quality journalism.