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Court Orders Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd in India to Be Served Through Times Newspaper

Frederic Tendeng May 13, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The High Court, presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, has granted an order for Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd in India to be served through the Times Newspaper. This decision was made following an application by lawyer Loubna Farage, representing the defendants in a case involving the death of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrups.

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).

Police Intervention Unit Personnel Arrested for Impersonation and Extortion

Frederic Tendeng May 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BASSE) – Eight personnel from the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) have been arrested for allegedly impersonating members of a special task force and extorting money from shopkeepers. The arrests were made following complaints from affected businessmen in various communities.

German Police Boosts Gambia Police Force with Equipment Worth Over 35 Million Dalasis

Frederic Tendeng May 11, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – In a gesture of support and partnership, the German Police Support Team (GPST) donated equipment and items valued at more than 35 million dalasis to The Gambia Police Force (GPF). The handover ceremony took place at the Police Intervention Unit headquarters in Kanifing on Friday, May 10, 2024.

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.

Justice Omar MM Njie Sworn in as Member of Gambia’s Judicial Service Commission

Frederic Tendeng May 10, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Judiciary of The Gambia recently announced the swearing-in of Hon. Justice Omar MM Njie, a Supreme Court Judge, as a member of the Judicial Service Commission. The ceremony, presided over by His Lordship, the Chief Justice of The Gambia, signifies a significant milestone in the nation’s judiciary.

Gambia Police Force Undertakes Major Leadership Reshuffle to Enhance Operational Efficiency

Frederic Tendeng May 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force has announced a significant reshuffle of its top management, effective Monday, May 13, following the retirement of former Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Landing Bojang.

Sierra Leonean National Arraigned for Breaking and Stealing from Family Planning Association

Makutu Manneh May 9, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (KANIFING) – A Sierra Leonean national, Aiah Williams, appeared before Magistrate Thomas Touray at the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, facing charges of breaking into a building and stealing items valued at D107,900 from the Family Planning Association.

Gambia Updates Sexual Harassment Guidelines to Safeguard Children in Education Sector

Makutu Manneh May 8, 2024

The Sexual Harassment Guidelines and code of conduct for the education sector were recently revised and evaluated by the unit with financing from the SWEED project, which aims to address significant issues affecting adolescent girls.

Pathologist Confirms Cause of Death for Slain PIU Officers in High Court

Frederic Tendeng May 8, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – Professor Gabriel Ogun, a pathologist at the Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital in Banjul, testified in the High Court presided over by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh, confirming that two Police Intervention Unit (PIU) officers, Pateh Jallow and Sang J. Gomez, died from gunshot wounds.

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