Amnesty is Worried About Gambia Using Ambiguous Laws to Suppress Freedom of Expression
Amnesty International has called on The Gambia to drop all charges against journalists Musa Sheriff and Momodou Justice Darboe, citing concerns about press freedom suppression through ambiguous criminal laws following their arrest for reporting on President Barrow’s alleged exit plans.
Gambia’s National ID Card Contract Plan Details Have Been Revealed
The Gambia’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Abdoulie Sanyang, updated the National Assembly on the challenges of ID card issuance following the end of the Semlex contract, announcing plans for a new locally focused contract and discussing ongoing efforts to implement a National Digital ID System.
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.
