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NHRC urges Gambian authorities to “urgently” address causes of “backway”
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said it has learned with deep sorrow, anguish and sadness the death of over fifty Gambian youths off the coast of Mauritanian.
On December 4, a boat carrying 195 people, mainly Gambians,…
Myanmar has failed to protect Rohingya, says Minister Tambadou
It is about time the global community’s conscience is awakened to the Rohingya’s plight, says Gambia’s justice minister Abubacarr Tambadou. Gambia’s case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice begins tomorrow.
By Mustapha…
IOM assists 78 Gambian shipwreck survivors
Banjul – Following the sinking of a vessel carrying an estimated 150 migrants off the coast of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, on Wednesday (4/12), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is working to provide immediate assistance to…
EU expresses concern over attacks on TRRC
The European Union representative in the Gambia has expressed concern over recent attacks on the Truth Commission from political figures and individuals in the country.
In a statement issued on Friday, EU said threatening remarks against…
Mauritania boat wreck: 63 confirmed dead, 47 still missing
At least 63 people involved in a boat wreck off the coast of Mauritania have now been confirmed dead while 47 are still missing.
Gambian authorities said they are in contact with officials of the Gambian Embassy in Nouakchott who are…
Presidency says 52 Gambians died in Mauritania boat wreck
Fifty-two Gambians have lost their lives in a Mauritania boat wreck that killed at least 58 people on Wednesday, a statement from the Presidency said.
“It is with great sadness that we learn of the tragic boat accident off the coast of…
Update: Seventy-seven Gambians survived Mauritania boat wreck
At least 195 migrants majority of whom are believed to be Gambians were reportedly onboard a boat that capsized off the coast off Mauritania on Wednesday.
At least 77 Gambians are now known to have survived the Wednesday boat accident…
On the Draft Constitution, the glass is half full, half empty for media
Issues in summary:
On media and freedom of expression rights, the zero draft records many firsts in the constitutional building process in the country
A number of limitations, however, are not justifiable in a democratic state and…
Authorities identifying Gambians among 58 killed migrants off Mauritania coast
Kerr Fatou has learned that the national security council has convened a meeting over the accident this morning. There are unconfirm reports that some dead migrants whose remains started to decompose were buried.
Gambian authorities…
58 migrants “from Gambia” dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania—UN
Survivors said the boat, with women and children on board, had reportedly left Gambia on Nov. 27.
At least 58 people are dead after a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized in the Atlantic Ocean off Mauritania, the UN migration agency…