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A Gambian journalist remembers torture in detention

By Alhagie Mbye/UK Correspondent for The Point

The unlawful detention of seven Gambian journalists since last Monday is serious cause for concern. These respected journalists were detained at the National Intelligence Agency headquarters in Banjul for "interrogation." They have been denied access by legal representation, family members, friends, or colleagues. On Thursday, they were charged with sedition for criticizing President Yahya Jammeh's televised comments about the unsolved 2004 murder of editor Deyda Hydara.

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June 19, 2009 1:46 PM ET | | Comments (3)
Tags: Attacked, Deyda Hydara, Imprisoned
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