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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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President’s 2020 SONA & Constitution Bill 2020 set for Parliament Next Week

The Gambia’s Minister for Justice, Hon. Dawda A. Jallow is set to table “The Constitution of the Republic of The Gambia” on Monday 14th September 2020 before the National Assembly for the first reading. According to the National Assembly’s Agenda for the “third ordinary session of the National Assembly in the 2020 Legislative Year”.

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Kebba Secka killed by Police: The Gambia must address fundamental flaws in Security Sector immediately

A police statement announced that UTG student Kebba Secka was brutally stabbed to death by a police officer on 7th July 2025. In reaction to this, Team Gom Sa Bopa issued this statement calling for justice for his killing and to address fundamental flaws affecting the security sector immediately. More in their statement.

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