Opinion
The Rather Unusual Eid Celebration in The Gambia.
Muslims all over the world after fasting for a period of one month in fulfillment of the fourth pillars of Islam, the holy month of Ramadan, observed eid al fitr to mark the end of fasting. The celebration is observed [...]
“My Response to the Misleading Statements of Mr. Momodou Lamin Yaffa of RAWDATUL MAJALIS”
I was utterly disappointed and outraged with the misleading and false statements and allegations of Mr Momodou Lamin Yaffa, a member of RAWDATUL MAJALIS. According to Mr. Yaffa, at the press conference of RAWDATUL MAJALIS dated, 3th June, 2020, Tallinding [...]
“Can someone help me extend these messages to Mr. Momodou Lamin Yaffa,” Says Muhammad Al-Amin K Sanneh.
I personally have a very high sense of respect for elders including all Islamic Scholars regardless of their divergent views; but I won't tolerate any irresponsible act or statement from any disgruntled persons aimed to deliberately discredit us, the source [...]
My response to Muhammed Yaffa’s statement
I learned with great dismay the statement of Muhammed Yaffa of ‘Rawdatul Majalis’ describing Tallinding Islamic Institution as a breeding ground for “Radicalism and Extremism” this is a complete distortion of facts! This statement is not only bogus and unfounded [...]
NHRC Urges The Government of The Gambia To Re-examine The Public Order Act.
The National Human Right Commission (NHRC), an authorized body established on 13 December 2017, to probe into the complaints and human rights violations in The Gambia, has recommended the government to amend section 5 of the Public Order Act to [...]
Gambians call on Imam Baba Leigh to resign from NHRC.
Gambians call on Baba Leigh, Imam of the Kanifing Estate Mosque, to resign from the National Human Rights commission. Among them is the former Secretary General and head of civil service, Momodou Sabally. “I have a lot of respect for [...]
Concerned Citizens urges Government NOT to respond – NOT to take the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seriously
For The Gambia our homeland. We strive, and work, and PRAY. We are a prayerful nation. We are religious people. We, are Concerned Citizens. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act of 2017 established the National Human Rights Commission which [...]
Human Rights Activist, Madi Jobarteh, Urges the Government of The Gambia to Withdraw The Extension of The State of Public Emergency.
‘State of Emergency in its right perspective The 1997 Constitution anticipates that a situation could arise that could threaten the life of the country and so it provides for a state of emergency powers to enable the Executive to manage [...]
“Marriage is between a man and woman” Mai Ahmad Fatty.
The party leader of Gambia Moral Congress (GMC) Mai Ahmad Fatty, has called on Gambians to boycott everyone including politicians and Imams promoting or advocating for the rights of gays in The Gambia. On Friday 12 June 2020, the former [...]
PPP’s Party Leader Says They Will Never Support LGBT.
The party leader of PPP Mr Papa Njie, made his party’s stance on gay rights clear. He said, a PPP government will never support or promote homosexuality. Few weeks ago, the National Human Rights Commission NHRC, recommended [...]