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Yusef Taylor, Journalist, Attack, Freedom of Expression, Press Release, Committee to Protect Journalist Askanwi Gambia Yusef Taylor, Journalist, Attack, Freedom of Expression, Press Release, Committee to Protect Journalist Askanwi Gambia

Gambian Police Attack and Detain Journalist Yusef Taylor

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) published a statement on the arrest of Askanwi Editor, then Editor for Gainako Online Newspaper, urging the authorities to swiftly investigate and hold to account the police officers who harassed journalist Yusef Taylor, drop any charges against the journalist, and allow him to work freely. More in this presser.

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