On 30 March 1995, Pape Sane, Badara Sowe and Ibrahima Ernest, journalists with the newspaper “The Point”, were detained by Gambian security forces. The journalists were arrested reportedly in connection with articles published in the 30 March edition of “The Point”. The articles concern a prison revolt at Mile Two, and the holding of four […]
On 30 March 1995, Pape Sane, Badara Sowe and Ibrahima Ernest,
journalists with the newspaper “The Point”, were detained by
Gambian security forces. The journalists were arrested reportedly
in connection with articles published in the 30 March edition of
“The Point”. The articles concern a prison revolt at Mile Two,
and the holding of four officers at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to Gambian authorities:
a serious attack on press freedom
released, and that all charges against them be dropped
Appeals To
His Excellency Lieutenant General Yaya Jammeh
President
State House
Banjul, The Gambia
Fax: +220 227 034
