Gambia - Concern that radio station manager is facing sham trial

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is alarmed by the judicial uncertainty hanging over Teranga FM radio manager Alagie Ceesay, who was brought before a Banjul court on a sedition charge on 4 August and again yesterday. Ceesay had been missing since 17 July before appearing in court on 4 August and, before that, he was held incommunicado for 11 days during the first half of July. His trial is due to start on 18 August. Ceesay is facing a possible fine of 50,000 to 200,000 dalasi for allegedly (...)

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