MFWA condemns jail sentences and outrageous fines handed to six journalists
MFWA strongly condemns the jail sentences and outrageous fines handed to six journalists for supposedly defaming President Yahya Jammeh.
Journalists arrested over criticism of president in press union statement found guilty of sedition
The IPI is concerned at reports that six journalists arrested on charges of seditious publication in June have been found guilty of sedition.
Months-old court case against editor revived
Pap Saine faces trial – again – on charges of “publishing false information” stemming from a 30 January article he wrote in “The Point” newspaper.
Court acquits one journalist, six others face prison sentences for defaming president
Six journalists could go to jail if found guilty of criminal charges of “sedition” and “defamation” resulting from the publication of a statement criticising President Yahya Jammeh.
IFJ condemns lack of fair trial for journalists
IFJ raised serious concerns about the fairness of the trial at the Gambian High Court of the seven journalists charged with six counts of seditious publication and criminal defamation.
Campaign for press freedom goes global as government revokes journalists’ bail
Human rights organisations and trade unions in Europe and Africa have joined the growing protest against the prosecution of seven journalists accused of sedition and defamation.
ECOWAS Court dismisses government’s objections over jurisdiction in case of tortured journalist
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed objections raised by the Gambian government over its jurisdiction in the case of a journalist who was allegedly tortured in government custody.
Seven journalists rearrested for defaming President Jammeh
MFWA is convinced of the authorities’ intention to jail the journalists by all means.
Detained journalist granted bail
Augustine Kanja, a reporter for the Banjul-based “The Point” newspaper, was released without charge on 24 June 2009.
Court convicts newspaper editor for “publishing false information”
A managing editor who was accused of “publishing false information” was convicted and fined 50,000 Gambian dalasis (approx. US$1,890).
Six journalists released on bail, another arrested
RSF expressed relief after learning of the release on bail, on 22 June, of six journalists accused of “seditious publication” and imprisoned in Banjul.
Detained journalists charged
Eight GPU executives and journalists who are being held by the notorious NIA were charged on three counts, including “conspiracy to publish with seditious intention”.
NIA storms newspaper’s printing offices, three journalists in hiding
The personnel of the notoriously feared National Intelligence Agency stormed the printing house of the privately-owned “The Point” newspaper.
Three press union executives and four journalists detained by National Intelligence Agency
On the night of 15 June 2009, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) arrested three journalists, bringing to seven the total number of journalists arrested on the same day.
President attacks religious leader and threatens media
On 22 May 2009, Baba Leigh, Imam of Kanifing was warned by President Jammeh to stop criticizing the administration or risk going to prison.
Editor of private newspaper arrested
Abdulhamid Adiamoh, managing editor of the daily Today, is being held in a cell at the Major Crimes Unit of police headquarters in the capital Banjul.