Freedom of the Press 2007: The Gambia
27 February 2008
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Recent articles in The Gambia
The Gambia’s media being silenced through defamation lawsuits
The Gambia Press Union urges states officials to take up their complaints through the country’s self-regulatory mechanism, instead of resorting to financially crippling litigation against media outlets.
Critical media still continue to operate under duress in The Gambia
The Gambia Press Union’s submissiion to 81st ordinary session of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) convening highlights the need for effective implementation of country’s ATI law.
The long arm of justice for murdered Gambian journalist
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.