GPU Condemns Arrest and Detention of Journalist Momodou Justice Darboe, Threats from President

The Gambia Press Union issued a statement condemning President Adama Barrow's legal threats against the Voice Newspaper's reporter Momodou Justice Darboe and Editor Musa Sheriff resulting in their detention by Police.

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GPU Welcomes Sentencing of Bai Lowe for Murder of Deyda Hydara

The Gambia Press Union issued a press release on the 30th of November 2023 on the conviction of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe who was involved in the killing of former veteran journalist Deyda Hydara.

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