Seven Electricians Died From Electrocution in Niumi
Seven electricians tragically lost their lives on October 9th in Kerr Galo, near Essau, when an old electric pole fell onto live wires during maintenance work, prompting an investigation and widespread community mourning, with President Adama Barrow expressing deep sadness.
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.
