Six Gambia Press Union journalists freed on bail

The six journalists who were returned to Banjul's Mile Two prison on 3 July were released again this morning on bail of 400,000 dalassi (10,800 euros). The court did not immediately demand payment of the bail but it asked fellow-journalists to act as guarantors. All six have been told to report to the Banjul high court again at 9 a.m. tomorrow. “We hope they are being released for good this time,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The repeated imprisonment of these journalists is outrageous and (...)

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