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Advancing Education and Human Rights: ACDHRS 79th Ordinary Session in The Gambia

Makutu Manneh May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – In a concerted effort to advance resilient and quality education, as well as human rights across Africa, the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), in collaboration with the Open Society Foundation and the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR), convened its 79th ordinary session with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Salieu Taal Suggests Jammeh-Era Offenders May Avoid Death Penalty in International Tribunal

Frederic Tendeng May 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Gambian lawyer and former bar association president, Salieu Taal, has indicated that individuals accused of human rights violations during the Jammeh era may face long-term sentences instead of the death penalty if tried before an international tribunal.

The Gambia’s Press Freedom Journey Still Buggy and Muddy

Mamour M. Mbenga May 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia’s press freedom ranking has dropped by 12 places, from 46th out of 180 in 2023 to 58th out of 180 in 2024, according to the annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF) publication on World Press Freedom Day.

Transparency International Condemns Arrests of Civil Society Advocates in The Gambia

Frederic Tendeng May 3, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BERLIN) – Transparency International has expressed deep concern over the recent arrests and ongoing police harassment of civil society advocates and activists in The Gambia. The arrests followed their attempt to peacefully voice concerns about ongoing delays and alleged corruption in the Gambia Ferry Service.

Gambia- Amnesty Intl. Report Points to Mixed Progress and Persistent Challenges in Human Rights

Frederic Tendeng April 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (LONDON) – Amnesty International has released its annual report for 2023–24, highlighting a crucial moment for international law amid

Ministry of Justice Commemorates 24th Anniversary of April 2000 Student Demonstrations

Frederic Tendeng April 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Ministry of Justice of The Gambia joins citizens today in commemorating the 24th anniversary of the April 10 and 11, 2000 Student Demonstrations. These demonstrations left a deep scar on the nation, resulting in the loss of 15 lives, injuries to many, and immense trauma for the country.

Draft Cybercrime Bill in The Gambia Threatens Online Freedom of Expression, Warns ARTICLE 19

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – ARTICLE 19, a leading freedom of expression organization, has expressed deep concern over the potential impact of the draft cybercrime bill currently under consideration in The Gambia. According to ARTICLE 19, the Draft Bill, if enacted in its current form, could severely restrict online freedom of expression and dissent, violating international standards.

Bar Association Asks IGP to Man Up With Violators of Female Circumcision Law

Frederic Tendeng March 26, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The Gambia Bar Association (GBA) has condemned recent public statements advocating for disobedience of the law prohibiting female circumcision, calling them provocative and deeply troubling. In a press release, the Bar urged the Inspector General of Police to issue a stern warning of the legal consequences to anyone considering violating the law and to enforce it resolutely.

Ghanaian Victims’ Families Decry Lack of Communication and Justice in Gambia Massacre Cases

Frederic Tendeng March 26, 2024

The brother of a Ghanaian victim killed in The Gambia in 2005, Oduro Mensah Emmanuel Gerson, has complained about what he

NHRC Chair Emmanuel Joof Urges NAMs Against Amendments to Bill Repealing FGM Law

Frederic Tendeng March 14, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Emmanuel Joof, the Chairperson of The Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has made a plea to some National Assembly Members (NAMs) regarding the private member bill seeking to repeal the Women’s Amendment Act 2015, which criminalized Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

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