Police Response to Student Protest at the University of The Gambia Faces Criticism
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice condemned the police’s disproportionate use of force, including tear gas, against peaceful UTG student protesters opposing the dismissal of two lecturers, calling for an investigation and accountability to uphold citizens’ rights and academic freedom.
Court Denies Bail for Suspect in Samsung Phone Theft
By Fatou Bojang During a plea-taking hearing at the Bundung Magistrate Court, Pa Abdou Demba was charged with stealing two high-value mobile phones. It is alleged that on November 4, 2024, within the Bundung High Court complex in the Kanifing municipality of the Republic of The Gambia, Demba stole a Samsung Fold 4 mobile phone
