Over 600 Drug Arrests were Reported in Gambia
The Drug Law Enforcement Agency Gambia (DLEAG) reported 623 drug-related cases in 2023, involving 633 individuals, with a rise in the arrests of non-Gambian nationals, particularly Senegalese and Sierra Leoneans, as the agency intensifies efforts to combat drug trafficking and its impact on youth.
The NHRC is Urging the Gambia Gov’t to Create Policies Safeguarding Older Persons
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) urges the Gambian government to establish a National Policy on Older Persons, expand pensions and healthcare, and ensure older persons’ rights, protection, and participation in national development, while addressing age-related discrimination and advocating for their dignity.
The Gambia Armed Forces Defends Shooting a ‘Drunk’ Driver
The Gambia Armed Forces defended the use of force at a checkpoint on August 25, stating that a driver posed a severe threat by refusing to stop and nearly hitting a soldier, leading to the shooting of the vehicle’s tires and the accidental injury of a passenger.
