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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 22:01:21
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Gilanfari Landmine Incident
Two Killed, One Injured
By Modou Jonga
A landmine explosion on Sunday, 2 December, 2007 at Gilanfari, a border village in Foni Bintang District, near the Senegalese region of Casamance, has led to the tragic death of two students, while the other sustained injuries. The late students, Edrisa Badjie and Lamin Jammeh, both aged nine years, were pupils of Tamba Kunda Lower Basic School. The injured student, Jainaba Badjie, is eight years old and at Grade Three in the same school.
Speaking to this reporter on Friday, 7 December, Modou Badjie, a resident of Gilanfari and an eyewitness, said that the two deceased students met their tragic end while fetching sticks to fence their school. He explained that the villagers were alerted to the landmine explosion by the sound they heard and the screaming of the injured Jainaba Badjie, who managed to escape. He said that the late Edrisa, who died instantly at the scene, was a Grade Six student and a refugee from Bachigai, in Casamance, while the other one, Lamin Jammeh, a Grade One student, was taken to the Bwiam Hospital but referred to the RVTH, where he was later pronounced dead that Sunday evening. He also disclosed that Jainaba Badjie, who sustained injuries around her neck and fingers, was taken to RVTH but she was later discharged.
According to the eyewitness, the deceased boys were buried on Monday 3 December, 2007 at Farato and Kunkujang, respectively. Relatives of the two students expressed shock and grief over the unfortunate incident that led to their tragic death. They further described the two as dedicated and obedient.
On his part, the Alkalo of Gilanfari, Kawsu Badjie, said that the landmine incident has sent a wave of fear and shock in his village. He added that the scene was visited by the police. While noting that the area around the landmine incident is labelled as a “no-go area’’ by the authorities, Mr. Badjie urged the Government to ensure a speedy de-mining of the said area.
The Headmaster of Tamba Kunda Lower Basic School, Mr. Nfamara Tamba, also confirmed the tragic death of his students. He said that the students of his school were requested to fetch sticks to fence the school and expressed his grief over the landmine incident and the tragic lost of young lives.
When the PRO for the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) was contacted, he expressed regret over the incident, noting that GAF is very much concerned. He said that panic among residents can arise from the incident, which may affect activities in the area. The PRO revealed that land mine experts have been sent to the affected areas and added that if the resources are available they will clear the mines from the areas affected within Gambian territory.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 145/2007, 10 – 11 December 2007
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jambo
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 09:18:57
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could someone enlighten me on this LANDMINES IN GAMBIA since when |
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Alhassan
Sweden
813 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 11:21:29
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quote:
Originally posted by jambo
could someone enlighten me on this LANDMINES IN GAMBIA since when
jambo,
I would suggest that they were placed by the MDC rebels. They are the only ones who would do so. |
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serenata
Germany
1400 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 17:53:48
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I am shocked, and I feel very sorry for the poor boys. Why are those terrible mines in Gambia now? Who sold them, who bought them? Who is so stupid not to know that only the producers profit from landmines?  |
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BornAfrican
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 19:22:09
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unfortunately, the Gambia is no longer what it used to be. i think this will be a wake up call for all Gambians to stop those mad slogans such as "the Gambia is a muslim country, trouble can't befall us". it time for us to stand together and fight against those bandits calling themselves freedom fighters. why can't they attack the seat of power in nothern Senegal? they won't, because the will get their balls chopped off. the only people they can kill are children and other defenceless civilians. i am so angry, sorry for my language.
our government has been supporting these evil bandits, and now they have turned against ourselves. i am so frightened and shocked about land mines in my beloveth country. the country where i used to roam without fear of where i place my feet.
where are we heading to? |
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Edited by - BornAfrican on 11 Dec 2007 19:23:45 |
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Alhassan
Sweden
813 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 08:37:30
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BornAfrican,
Do you have proofs to show that the rebels have been given help by the Gambia government? You yourself know how the border has been drawn. |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 09:17:58
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| has anyone approached any aid agencies to rid the land of these mines or are people justing waiting for more incidents |
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Alhassan
Sweden
813 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 15:50:13
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jambo,
Was it not Princess Diana who started a fund against land mines?
I have seen a tv programe when she was in Mozambique disarming land mines. Infact they are forbidden to use in war nowadays.Those in the UK would be able to investigate possibilities of contacting such an organisation. If given the contacts we from Jalikunda Stockholm would contact them for possibilities of disarming mines in this area. |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 16:02:55
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yes it was princess diana who did that, try this website
http://www.landminesurvivors.org/who_diana.php
if i can i will give you someothers.
I am unhappy that this situation exists in Gambia, there is money for landmines disposable.
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jambo
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BornAfrican
United Kingdom
119 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 17:30:56
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Alhassan,
i was once working in a border village in the Gambia, which i won't disclose. i have seen movement of MFDC rebels between Cassamance region and the Gambia. Infact, the people know who they are. i believe, if there are proper border checks and such people are interrogated before they enter the country to buy stuff, we can control them.
now, this is one of the reasons that people beleive the Gambia government is stretching out its arms to them. with what i have seen with my own eyes, i am 110% sure that the authorities in the Gambia know that these bandits are infilterating our country.
what i have seen is my proof. |
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Alhassan
Sweden
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Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 18:51:41
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quote:
Originally posted by jambo
also try this website. good luck
http://www.landmines.org.uk/ pleae keep me upto date.
jambo,
Thanks. I have already mailed for further contacts. |
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