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Momodou
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 Posted - 13 Jul 2007 : 22:56:58
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NHRJ on Journalist Chief Ebrima B. Manneh’s Disappearance
The Network of Human Rights Journalists (NH.J) - The Gambia expresses total dismay over the continuous disappearance of Chief Ebrima B Manneh, a reporter with the Daily Observer Newspaper, who was last seen on July 7, 2006, after he left his home for work and never returned home.
Mr. Manneh’s continuous disappearance is a concern to all those who are concern with human rights and freedom of expression, his relative and love ones, and the media, but most especially his family where he is the breadwinner. Chief Ebrima Manneh’s parents are old, and he was the sponsor of his younger sister’s education. His disappearance is making life difficult for his entire family. Journalist Manneh’s disappearance also leaves a gap in the dissemination of news in The Gambia. The publication of his column had ceased. The Network of Human Right Journalists is calling on the security agents to play a role in the search for Journalist Chief Manneh. We also wish to seize this opportunity to call on any individual who might know or have information about Mr. Manneh’s whereabout to report the matter to media houses and to the relevant authorities.
NHRJ wish to seize this opportunity to inform the general public that there will be a symposium on Chief Ebrima’s one year disappearance on Saturday July 14, 2007.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 81/2007, 13 – 15 July 2007
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 19 Jul 2007 : 01:47:07
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ECOWAS COURT TO HEAR CHIEF MANNEH’S CASE TODAY
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will today commence hearing a human rights case filed on behalf of Chief Ebrima Manneh, a staff reporter of the Daily Observer newspaper.
Reports have it that he was led by two men believed to be security agents to board a vehicle parked just beside the Daily Observer premises on 7 July, 2006. Reports also have it that he was seen at Fatoto Police Station in January this year. Both the police and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) have denied holding Chief Ebrima Manneh in custody. When this reporter visited the Community Court of Justice, he discovered that “Chief Ebrima Manneh Vs The Republic of The Gambia” was included among the pending cases filed this year. The case will be heard in Abuja.
According to the Supplementary Protocol Amending the Protocol to the Community Court of Justice “The court has jurisdiction to determine cases of violation of human rights that occur in any member state.”
According to Article 20 of the Protocol, decisions of the court shall be final and immediately enforceable.
The case was filed by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), a regional, independent, non profit, non governmental organisation based in Accra.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper burning Issue
Issue No. 82/2007, 16 – 17 July 2007 |
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Momodou
Denmark
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Posted - 19 Jul 2007 : 02:12:25
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Symposium on Chief Manneh
The Network of Human Rights Journalists (NHRJ) yesterday held a successful symposium on the one year disappearance of Chief Ebrima B. Manneh at the Alliance Franco Gambienne. The theme of the symposium which was well attended in spite of the heavy downpour was “Guarantee of Freedom of the Press in The Gambia.” The parents and other relatives of Chief Manneh were in attendance and they did express themselves. The panel of speakers included Sheikh Lewis, Cherno Jallow, Madi Ceesay, Madi Njie, Amie Sillah and Swaebou Conateh. See the next issue for a full report on the symposium.
CHIEF MANNEH’S CASE
Government Not Represented
The Gambia government has failed to make an appearance at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja during proceedings of 16 July, 2007, according to a statement issued by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA). The MFWA has filed a suit in this court on behalf of Chief Ebrima Manneh in order to secure his liberty and to compensate him.
Chief Manneh, a staff reporter of the Daily Observer is reported to have been taken away from his work place by men believed to be security agents. Reports also have it that he was seen at Fatoto Police Station in January this year. Both the NIA and the Police deny having him in their custody. His continued disappearance led to court action and hearing was scheduled to take place on 16 July 2007.
However, according to the MFWA, when the case was called, Chief Manneh’s lawyer “Femi Falana declared his intention to proceed with the matter”, but he could not do so because there was no representative of the Government.
The statement added: “The court confirmed that the Gambia Government was duly served through its High Commission in Abuja… The panel of judges refused an oral application by Femi Falana for the court to allow him to visit his detained client.”
The case has been adjourned till September 26 to enable the government to make an appearance.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 84/2007, 18 – 19 July 2007 |
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