Gambia: Excessive use of force by security forces with fourteen people killed and at least 28 injured

Index Number: AFR 27/001/2000
Date Published: 11 April 2000
Categories: Africa, Gambia

Fourteen people were killed and at least 28 injured when security forces used excessive and indiscriminate force to break up student-organized protest demonstrations on 10 and 11 April 2000. Amnesty International is concerned for the safety of those taking part in further demonstrations anticipated in the coming days and weeks.