Gambia Police save a teen girl from alleged trafficking suspect at airport
Gambia Police halted a 17-year-old girl’s trafficking attempt at Banjul International Airport, arresting a 47-year-old suspect and two others; charges filed, investigations ongoing, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to trafficking, as noted by Mark Lynch, a Border Management Advisor.
NHRC urges the government to research children’s welfare
NHRC Chair Joof urged Gambian research on children’s welfare, emphasizing accountability. He highlighted the PAPEV project, calling for studies on child labor, substance abuse. Challenges persist, including FGM, child marriage, needing stronger enforcement, support for disabled kids.