Gambia - President Jammeh must put an end to 20 years of repression and impunity for human rights violations

Reporters without borders

On the 20th anniversary of the military coup that brought dictator Yahya Jahmmeh to power, Reporters Without Borders joins other free speech and human rights organizations in calling for an end to 20 years of impunity for human rights violation in Gambia. Gambian President Yahya Jahmmeh is one of the world's 39 "Predators of press freedom." 22 July 1994 - 22 July 2014: 20 Years of Fear in Gambia Joint Statement On 22 July 1994, a group of military officers led by lieutenant Yahya (...)

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