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 Posted - 11 Aug 2007 : 15:10:49
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NHRJ Statement on Journalist Chief Manneh
The Network of Human Rights Journalists (NHRJ)- The Gambia is once again renewing calls for the immediate release of journaiist Chief Ebrima B. Manneh, reporter and columnist with the Daily Observer Newspaper who was missing since July 7, 2006 after leaving his home for work and never returning home.
Mr. Manneh's whereabouts have not been publicly known for one year one month now despite vigorous search by his family members and his colleagues in the media. Throughout the search for this missing reporter. no positive results has emerged from his employers, the state security units or any other concerned party responsible for his detention or for his release.
NHRJ - The Gambia is seriously concerned with the plight of our colleague, Chief Ebrima B. Manneh and is, therefore, renewing calls for the Gambian Police, the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State for the Interior to collaborate and thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding Chief Manneh's disappearance.
The Gambia Government is duly bound by the country's law to protect and ensure the security of the people across the country. Therefore we expect the Government to play such roles in the case of Mr. Manneh and ensure his immediate release and deal with those responsible according to law.
NHRJ- The Gambia is furthermore calling on the general public to come up with explanation or information on the whereabouts of journalist chief Manneh.
It could be recalled that on July 7, 2007, exactly one year since Chief Ebrima B. Manneh was missing, NHRJ- The Gambia issued a press release calling for the immediate release of Mr. Manneh. On July I 7, 2007 the same Network of Human Rights Journalists organized a symposium to advocate for the release of Mr. Manneh but up to now no positive reaction has been taken.
This is a serious concern and we call on all stakeholders to play an active role to secure the release of Mr. Manneh. We wish to thank all those who in one way or the other do or are doing efforts to secure the release of Chief Ehrima B. Manneh
For the Executive Committee
& The Entire NHRJ Members
Source:Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 92/2007, 8 - 9 August 2007
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