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‘November 11, 1994 execution demoralizes soldiers’
Gambian soldier, jailed and tortured by colleagues, narrates the scary atmosphere in Yundum Barracks on the day close to two dozen soldiers were executed in 1994.
Lt Colonel Babucarr Sanyang, a native of Kombo Busra who lives in…
Nigerian army deploys 197 personnel to Gambia
The mandate of the ECOMIG forces in Gambia expires in August 2019 but the Nigerian military leader said their forces are expected to be in Gambia for about a year. This signals an extension of the ECOMIG mandate whose presence in Gambia is…
GPU’s position on Sheriff Bojang Jr and Baba Njie’s incident
Press Release issued by GPU
Fajara, 20th March 2019: The Gambia Press Union has learnt with regret the unfortunate incident between Mr Sheriff Bojang Jr who happens to be the president of the Union and Fatu Network editor, Lamin Baba…
Soldier who claims he attempted to save Fafa Nyang finished him
The November 11, 1994 executions of close to two dozen Gambian soldiers were believed to have been led by Peter Singhateh, Edward Singhateh, Sadibu Hydara, Sanna Sabally and Yankuba Touray.
WO2 Lamin Colley, a military medic who claimed…
Coalition leaders must take responsibility for the deplorable state of affairs in the country
By Madi Jobarteh
The unenviable current state of the Gambia under the presidency of Adama Barrow is equally the responsibility of Coalition leaders like the president himself. Citizens must hold all of these leaders and their parties as…
Gunjur-Berending dispute: Police launch nationwide manhunt for allege killer
Gambian police have issued a statement on Tuesday soliciting the cooperation of public in search of the allege killer of Buba Jammeh in the ongoing land dispute between Gunjur and Berending.
Jammeh was reportedly shot with a hunting gun…
TRRC: Witness admits involvement in one execution, deny others
Lead Counsel Essa Faal’s line of questioning against John Charles Mendy suggest he believes the former soldier is being economical with the truth.
The 30th witness before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commissions has admitted…
Former bodyguard to Sabally admits to torturing one
30th witness before the Commission testified that Sanna Sabally’s escort did torture people who are found to have obstructed his convoy or did not leave the road fast enough as he passed.
A former bodyguard to ex Junta member Sanna…
Former Lawmaker Ya Kumba’s replacement, Gassama, takes oath
Foday Gassama said he is still a member of the United Democratic Party despite increased tension between the party and President Adama Barrow. Barrow has fired the party’s leader Ousainou Darboe and two other ministers belonging to the…
President Barrow calls for calm in Gunjur, Berending
Gambian leader Adama Barrow has called for calm as tensions flare in a land dispute between Gunjur and Berending.
Barrow described as “very disturbing” reports of rising tensions and violence coming out of Kombo South between the…