Gambia: Further information on fear of ill-treatment/ legal concern: Alhaji Omar Amadou Jallow, former Minister of Agriculture, Mamadou Cadicham, former government official, Alhaji Omar Sey, former Minister of External Affairs, Yaya Ceesay, former Ministe

Index Number: AFR 27/005/1995
Date Published: 21 November 1995
Categories: Africa, Gambia

Of those arrested since 12 October 1995, only one person is known to have been released. Lawyer Ouissainu Darboe was released on 6 November - he was never brought to court and no reason was given for his arrest and detention. At least 42 others remain held without charge or trial.