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Moe
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 Posted - 15 Jul 2010 : 18:06:37
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
The plenary of the 14th session of the Human Rights Council has unanimously adopted The Gambia's report to the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
The Council commended the country for its full cooperation, the giant strides it has taken in promoting and guaranteeing human and peoples' right, and the commitment demonstrated in working with the international community in this crucial endeavour. This report was adopted during the 14th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland from 9th - 13th June 2010; a press release from the Office of The President, signed by Ebrima O. Camara, for the Secretary General revealed.
The release reads
The government of The Gambia hereby wishes to inform the general public that following the 7th meeting of the Working Group Session on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on The Gambia, held in Geneva, Switzerland on 10th February, 2010, a high powered delegation led by Her Excellency, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative Designate of The Gambia to the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Mrs Marie Saine Firdaus accompanied by the Honourable minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Interior and other senior government officers, attended the 14th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland from 9th - 13th June, 2010.
This session was a follow-up to the February meeting of the Working Group on the UPR and had as its agenda, the adoption of Country Reports, including The Gambia's on Human Rights situations.During the session, The Gambia had the unique opportunity to share with the whole world the giant strides it has taken in promoting and protecting Human Rights in The Gambia as well as the problems and challenges encountered in this process.
It would be recalled that during the 6th meeting of the Working Group in February, the plenary presented The Gambia with 141 recommendations for consideration, out of which 61 were accepted, 30 rejected and 50 deferred for response during the 14th session of the Human Rights Council. The recommendations rejected were on the basis of their contradictions with The Gambia's socio-cultural and religious norms and values, whilst those which were deferred required further consultation between the government and all concerned stakeholders.
At the 14th session therefore, The Gambia had the opportunity to report on these deferred recommendations, and also to reiterate its unwavering commitment to the Universal Periodic Review process, and the continual safeguarding and guaranteeing of Human Rights for all Gambians.
The general public is hereby therefore accordingly informed that the plenary of the 14th session of the Human Rights Council unanimously adopted The Gambia's Report to the Working Group on the UPR, and commended the country for its full cooperation with the Human Rights Council, the giant strides it has taken in promoting and guaranteeing human and people's right, and the commitment demonstrated in working with the international community in this crucial endeavour.
Author: Daily Observer
Source: http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/human-rights-council-adopts-gambias-report
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Jul 2010 : 18:20:31
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In the interest of fair reporting and the need to defeat any scepticism that this Press Release may attract from the wider public, I think it would have been better if the government had stated the recommendations of the Human Rights Council in respect of The Gambia and the rational behind them. What they have done here is what is called selective reporting which obviously does not represent the full picture of what actually the Council's concerns and focuses are in respect of the Gambia. The government should present all the facts because the citizenry is entitled to know.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 15 Jul 2010 18:24:49 |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 02:19:02
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I once stated to ya'll that all this rhetoric about Human rights allegations if thoroughly investigated, some interesting facts will emerge. Now forget what I said years ago, what about what the council just adopted. We have the likes of Samsudeen Sarr and several others who pleaded to the fact that they were never tortured whilst in state custody by the same administration accused of all this horrible tortures and murders. There is no skepticism Nyari, we know what the facts are and the criminals and psycho's amongst us. With all the hate crimes and racial tensions that arose due to police incompetence in America not once has the Presidency or state been associated with the crime. They will tell you the NYPD is corrupt, LAPD and other PD's but why is it that the State in general is always disassociated . Most Gambians want answers and will knock at the wrong doors accusing the very people who could remedy the situation. If Gambians were not so stupid it should have been of concern to them that the STATE was asking The same Lang Tombong Tamba about the whereabouts of Daba and company. It's kinda difficult debating with illiterates in general since most of them are "ONE WAY PLAYERS" anyways, Once you block that way ,there is a problem since thats the only way they know. The facts have not only been presented but thoroughly investigated prior to coming to a conclusion, That puts the UDP agenda at a dead end street, You I see as an emerging factor Nyari, trust me Bro try and fire Santafara even if he is the BOSS .......................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
In the interest of fair reporting and the need to defeat any scepticism that this Press Release may attract from the wider public, I think it would have been better if the government had stated the recommendations of the Human Rights Council in respect of The Gambia and the rational behind them. What they have done here is what is called selective reporting which obviously does not represent the full picture of what actually the Council's concerns and focuses are in respect of the Gambia. The government should present all the facts because the citizenry is entitled to know.
Kind regards
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 03:25:11
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We need Shaka´s expertise on this, he is good with the investigative.
Moe, help me understand what unanimously adopting Gambia´s report to the Working Group means and what are we jubilating? |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 06:21:08
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Janko it was a joint session of all stake holders including the council, all questions that arose or concerns were satisfactorily addressed. The government has implemented more laws to protect the lives of the citizens than any other entity in our history. The Gambian man will lie and cheat and once caught will scream human rights or foul play, Yeah right..... My friends child labor laws and protection laws were non existent prior to the coming of the APRC. These vultures in cyberspace made it impossible for justice to ever prevail, of course at their own peril. Talking about Shaka where is the Zulu King?...........................................................Peace quote:
Originally posted by Janko
We need Shaka´s expertise on this, he is good with the investigative.
Moe, help me understand what unanimously adopting Gambia´s report to the Working Group means and what are we jubilating?
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
Edited by - Moe on 16 Jul 2010 06:37:11 |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 16:16:48
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Originally posted by Janko
We need Shaka´s expertise on this, he is good with the investigative.
Moe, help me understand what unanimously adopting Gambia´s report to the Working Group means and what are we jubilating?
Janko, our APRC friend doesn't seem to understand what this press release is all about. At the beginning of 2010, the UN's Human Rights Council made some observations about the Gambia's human rights records and made recommendations as to how the Gambia can improve its human rights standing. In turn, the government has responded my presenting a report containing measures they intend to take to address the countries human rights issues. These are just words and until they are put into practice, human rights will remain an incendiary issue for the regime in Banjul.
If they had been honest enough and highlight the recommendations of the council in their press release and the rationales behind them, that would have been a spectacular expose'. It would have been like straight from the horse mouth. No wonder the government chose selective reporting as a way of covering the concerns of the human rights council but hey, the information is already out there. The government cannot put a gloss over it just like that.
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terangba
Egypt
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 16:35:07
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| Thanks Nyari for clarifying. It would be nice to find out what the recommedations were and what the GG intends to address. |
God gave men dominion over the beasts and not over his fellow men unless they submit of their own free will. - Napoleon |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 16:51:33
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My question to you Nyari since I am a tad confused, What led to their presence in the country anyways and why is it that recommendations were made?. Unless you just wanna play with words I think I answered your questions perfectly. Like I said the UDP agenda is a lost cause................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
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Originally posted by Janko
We need Shaka´s expertise on this, he is good with the investigative.
Moe, help me understand what unanimously adopting Gambia´s report to the Working Group means and what are we jubilating?
Janko, our APRC friend doesn't seem to understand what this press release is all about. At the beginning of 2010, the UN's Human Rights Council made some observations about the Gambia's human rights records and made recommendations as to how the Gambia can improve its human rights standing. In turn, the government has responded my presenting a report containing measures they intend to take to address the countries human rights issues. These are just words and until they are put into practice, human rights will remain an incendiary issue for the regime in Banjul.
If they had been honest enough and highlight the recommendations of the council in their press release and the rationales behind them, that would have been a spectacular expose'. It would have been like straight from the horse mouth. No wonder the government chose selective reporting as a way of covering the concerns of the human rights council but hey, the information is already out there. The government cannot put a gloss over it just like that.
Regards
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
1382 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 17:29:29
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Originally posted by Moe
My question to you Nyari since I am a tad confused, What led to their presence in the country anyways and why is it that recommendations were made?.
Recommendations only come about after shortcomings or problems are being highlighted. They are intended to provide solutions to identified problems or shortcomings. The government needs to tell the citizenry the kind of problems the council identified in respect of Gambia's human rights records. Trying to put a gloss over it through press releases is not clever as it will not stand the test of diligent scrutiny.
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 17:38:25
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I think I elaborated on every thing you stated hence the case was investigated . I really do not have the time to get into every detail but the fact remains. If this was a test they passed.................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
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Originally posted by Moe
My question to you Nyari since I am a tad confused, What led to their presence in the country anyways and why is it that recommendations were made?.
Recommendations only come about after shortcomings or problems are being highlighted. They are intended to provide solutions to identified problems or shortcomings. The government needs to tell the citizenry the kind of problems the council identified in respect of Gambia's human rights records. Trying to put a gloss over it through press releases is not clever as it will not stand the test of diligent scrutiny.
Kind regards
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 19:28:22
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Originally posted by Moe
I think I elaborated on every thing you stated hence the case was invetigated . I really do not have the time to get into every detail but the fact remains. If this was a test they passed.................................Peacequote:
[i]Originally
Recommendations are not for investigation. They are for implementation. The government has outline the measures they intend to take to address the issues highlighted by the council's findings. They now need to put them into practice.
The investigative aspect of the issue has already been carried out by the Human Rights Council. Hence, their findings and the recommendations therewith. The duty of the government is therefore not to investigate but to implement.
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I do not oppose unity but I oppose dumb union. |
Edited by - Nyarikangbanna on 16 Jul 2010 19:42:47 |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 19:58:55
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Nyari I guess you just feel like messing with me today. Obviously the recommendations have been outlined yet what am saying to you is this. The Regime is ahead of it's time. There is not an act that protect individuals rights that has been over looked, even Gambian children are protected. What ever recommendationsput forward am assuming will be adhered to............................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
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Originally posted by Moe
I think I elaborated on every thing you stated hence the case was invetigated . I really do not have the time to get into every detail but the fact remains. If this was a test they passed.................................Peacequote:
[i]Originally
Recommendations are not for investigation. They are for implementation. The government has outline the measures they intend to take to address the issues highlighted by the council's findings. They now need to put them into practice.
The investigative aspect of the issue has already been carried out by the Human Rights Council. Hence, their findings and the recommendations therewith. The duty of the government is therefore not to investigate but to implement.
Kind regards
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Nyarikangbanna
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 20:55:36
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Originally posted by Moe
Nyari I guess you just feel like messing with me today. Obviously the recommendations have been outlined yet what am saying to you is this. The Regime is ahead of it's time. There is not an act that protect individuals rights that has been over looked, even Gambian children are protected. What ever recommendationsput forward am assuming will be adhered to............................................Peacequote:
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OK. I look forward to seeing their implementations. Have a good day moe.
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2010 : 22:34:55
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Same to you Nyari.....................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Nyarikangbanna
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Originally posted by Moe
Nyari I guess you just feel like messing with me today. Obviously the recommendations have been outlined yet what am saying to you is this. The Regime is ahead of it's time. There is not an act that protect individuals rights that has been over looked, even Gambian children are protected. What ever recommendationsput forward am assuming will be adhered to............................................Peacequote:
[i]Originally
OK. I look forward to seeing their implementations. Have a good day moe.
Kind regards
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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Janko
Gambia
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Posted - 17 Jul 2010 : 00:31:22
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Thanks, Nyari, Moe
Human Rights Council adopts outcomes of Universal Periodic Review of Iraq, the Gambia, and Egypt
Human Rights Council
MORNING 11 June 2010
... With regard to recommendations on ratifying international instruments, the Gambia was seriously considering the list of outstanding human rights instruments, and would endeavour to ratify/accede to them. Nevertheless, while there was already a moratorium on the death penalty since 1995, the Government did not intend to abolish the penalty now or any time soon. The 1997 Constitution of the Gambia clearly guaranteed the right not to be tortured, and protection against unlawful arrests and detentions, as it guaranteed the independence of the judiciary and the rights of human rights defenders.
In the discussion on the Gambia, speakers recognised the challenges faced by the Gambia in meeting its human rights obligations and encouraged it not to relent in its efforts. Delegations welcomed the support of 61 recommendations and took note of the progress made in following-up most of the accepted recommendations. Nevertheless, the criminalisation of consensual same-sex conduct in the Criminal Code was of serious concern, as were arbitrary arrests. The Government should domesticate international treaties that had been ratified, establish a national human rights institution, issue an open invitation to the Special Procedures, establish a moratorium on executions and abolish the death penalty, and ensure safety of journalists.....
Gambia was reviewed on 10 February 2010. The troika consisted of Cameroon, Jordan and Ukraine. |
Clean your house before pointing a finger ... Never be moved by delirious Well-wishers in their ecstasy |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 17 Jul 2010 : 01:48:46
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Thanks Janko why you messing with us in the First Place. The next time a guru asks me a question here I will refuse to answer. You knew the answer to the question all along. Why you playing with myself and Nyari.................................................Peacequote:
Originally posted by Janko
Thanks, Nyari, Moe
Human Rights Council adopts outcomes of Universal Periodic Review of Iraq, the Gambia, and Egypt
Human Rights Council
MORNING 11 June 2010
... With regard to recommendations on ratifying international instruments, the Gambia was seriously considering the list of outstanding human rights instruments, and would endeavour to ratify/accede to them. Nevertheless, while there was already a moratorium on the death penalty since 1995, the Government did not intend to abolish the penalty now or any time soon. The 1997 Constitution of the Gambia clearly guaranteed the right not to be tortured, and protection against unlawful arrests and detentions, as it guaranteed the independence of the judiciary and the rights of human rights defenders.
In the discussion on the Gambia, speakers recognised the challenges faced by the Gambia in meeting its human rights obligations and encouraged it not to relent in its efforts. Delegations welcomed the support of 61 recommendations and took note of the progress made in following-up most of the accepted recommendations. Nevertheless, the criminalisation of consensual same-sex conduct in the Criminal Code was of serious concern, as were arbitrary arrests. The Government should domesticate international treaties that had been ratified, establish a national human rights institution, issue an open invitation to the Special Procedures, establish a moratorium on executions and abolish the death penalty, and ensure safety of journalists.....
Gambia was reviewed on 10 February 2010. The troika consisted of Cameroon, Jordan and Ukraine.
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I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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