CSOs Raise Concerns on No Consultation on “2024 Draft Constitution”
After the Government issued the 2024 Draft Constitution last week Civil Society Organisations have issued press releases reacting to the Government's lack of consultation on the publication of the "Draft 2024 Constitution".
Victim Center Welcomes Ousman Sonko’s Conviction
The Victim Center released this statement welcoming the sentencing of Ousman Sonko by a court in Switzerland.
Ousman Sonko Sentenced to 20 Years by Swiss Court for Jammeh Era Crimes
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland and private claimants against Ousman SONKO issued this press release announcing his conviction for crimes against humanity.
IMF Approves New US$100 million Extended Credit Facility to The Gambia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new three-year, $100 million arrangement under its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for The Gambia, aiming to reinforce the country’s economic recovery, curb inflation, stabilise foreign exchange markets, and address rising debt vulnerabilities. More in the press release.
Development Partners Contribute Over D5.8 Billion in Budget Support
This is a press release issued on 29th December 2023 announcing Budget Support for the Gambia Government from four different partners totaling over D5.8 Billion.
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.
MoJ Commends German Court’s Life Conviction of Bai Lowe
The Ministry of Justice issued a statement commending the German Court for convicting former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe to life in prison for crimes against humanity.
Former Jungler Driver, Bai Lowe German Trial FAQs
A group of Civil Society Organisations have issued a press release featuring some frequently asked questions and answers on the trial of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe facing prosecution in Germany.
Germany: Verdict in Gambia Atrocity Case
Human Rights Watch released a statement on the verdict of former Jungler Driver Bai Lowe who was convicted to life in prison for human rights atrocities in The Gambia.
GPU Statement on the Arbitrary Arrest of Journalist Yusef Taylor
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) issued a statement condemning the arbitrary arrest of the editor-in-chief of Gainako Online Newspaper, Yusef Taylor, after his shirt was torn by a police officer and he was detained for obstructing a police officer.
More in the press release.
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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