Nineteen people jailed for demonstrating without a permit in The Gambia
The convicted persons were arrested on April 16 following the arrest of and death in custody of senior UDP member Solo Sandeng. Sandeng and over a dozen others were arrested on April 14 while protesting for electoral reforms in The Gambia.
Two years on, Gambia yet to comply with ECOWAS Court ruling on murder of Deyda Hydara
Today June 10, 2016, marks two years after the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice found that the Gambian government failed to conduct a proper investigation into the murder of journalist Deyda Hydara.
Eight years on, still no justice for Gambian journalist Ebrima Manneh and family
On 5 June 2008, the ECOWAS Community Court held The Gambia responsible for the disappearance of journalist Chief Ebrima Manneh. Eight years on, Manneh and his family have been denied justice as The Gambia has still not ‘released’ or payed the damages to him or his family as ordered by the ECOWAS Court.
Detained Gambian journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay disappears
While newspaper and official reports claim Ceesay has escaped from the hospital, many believe he has been killed.
Gambian opposition figure dies in custody
Solo Sandeng was leading a demonstration against President Jammeh’s dictatorship and demanding electoral reforms on April 14, 2016 in the outskirts of Banjul. Along with more than 20 others he was arrested by paramilitary personnel and taken to Mile II Prison.
International pressure mounting for release of Gambian journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay
A letter from two US senators is asking President Jammeh to release journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay, who is being held under questionable charges and harsh conditions since his arrest nine months ago.
Release journalist detained in violation of African Court ruling
Free expression organisations join the Media Foundation for West Africa in calling on African regional body to pressure The Gambia to release journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay.
Victims of impunity in The Gambia demand answers in letter from the grave
The victims of killings, disappearances and torture in The Gambia write to the international community to demand justice on the Day to End Impunity
State of fear: Report examines human rights violations in The Gambia
Human Rights Watch’s report is based on in-depth interviews with over 35 victims and witnesses of human rights violations, including journalists, human rights defenders, student leaders, political opposition members, religious leaders, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities.
Gambian man faces charges for sharing image of Prophet Mohammed on Facebook
Alhagie Mam Seye was charged with “uttering words with intent to wound religious feelings” after he shared a picture of Prophet Mohammed on Facebook.
Is a Gambian radio station manager facing a sham trial?
Reporters Without Borders is alarmed by the judicial uncertainty hanging over Teranga FM radio manager Alagie Ceesay, who was brought before a Banjul court on a sedition charge.
Gambian media worker held illegally by National Intelligence Agency, charged with sedition
Ceesay is facing a possible fine of 50,000 to 200,000 dalasi for allegedly using his mobile phone to send a photo of a gun pointed at President Yahya Jammeh to two women on 16 July.
President Yahya Jammeh gets “letter from the grave” on 21st year in power
In a “letter from the grave” written on behalf of human rights defenders, journalists, students and activists, Gambian president Yahya Jammeh is confronted on the human rights violations committed with impunity under his 21-year rule.
Gambian journalist Musa Saidykhan seeks redress for torture under Jammeh regime
In light of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Media Foundation for West Africa is highlighting the story Musa Saidykhan, who, in 2006, was arrested and tortured by Gambian security forces for exercising his right to free expression.
The Gambia must implement judgment on missing journalist Ebrima Manneh
June 5th marked seven years since the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice ordered the government of The Gambia to release “Chief” Ebrima Manneh, a journalist who has been missing since July 2006. Unfortunately, Manneh’s whereabouts remain unknown.
The Gambia must implement court judgement on murdered journalist Deyda Hydara
June 10 2015 marked one year since the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice ordered The Gambia to pay $50,000 in damages to the family of Deyda Hydara, who was murdered over ten years ago. The Gambia has not complied with this judgment.