It has been seven years since the April 10 and 11 2000 student riots took place. Some injured students are still suffering from the injuries they sustained from gunshots. Reports have it that such students are in desperate need for treatment.
One of them Abdoukarim Jammeh, said he, Sainey Senghore and Yusupha Mbye are among survivor victims. When Abdoukarim came to our office on April 10, he said he had come to remind Gambians and non-Gambians alike that they need help. He said helping them as Gambians is like helping their sons and brothers, since they too are Gambian youths. He said students had nothing in their hands expect a pens and books but yet soldiers killed some land made others like him disabled. He said Gambian people should commemorate this day and recognise it as a day of national mourning and holiday. He said it was on that day that many warned students were killed. He went on to say that they would appreciate assistance from Gambians here and abroad as they need overseas treatment to better their lot.
Abdoukarim Jammeh who was shot in his left knee now uses a walking stick. He said Sainey Senghore is suffering from an injury from a shot in the leg and Yusupha Mbye has been handicapped, if not paralysed in a similar circumstance. They all need help. Abdoukarim said he went as far as Dakar but his health problem has not been solved. He claims to have all his medical records and reports that indicate he needs overseas treatment. Abdoukarim said before being discharged from the hospital he had been admitted for three months in the hospital. Those who wish to assist this young man can contact him by telephone on 7016186. Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue Issue No. 43/2007, 16 - 17 April, 2007
A clear conscience fears no accusation - proverb from Sierra Leone
It was in the month of April 2000 when Yaya Jammeh ordered murder of young students for simple peaceful protest. Some of those who barely survive have since lost their good health.
This April 2009, Jammeh government confirmed killing Chief Ebrima Manneh after secretly burying him six feet deep.
In April 2009, Jammeh dished out 29 million Dalasi donation in public in briefcases.
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