Hello Kabir,
I hope that this is not too late, now that word has come, that the judge, in
Dumo Saho's case, has ordered his release. But as long as he and others are
incarcerated indefinitely, the battle isn't over yet!
That is why I strongly believe, that educated/informed gambians, should/must
not wait until the ''chicken and pen situation'' becomes a reality close to
home, before they involve themselves. They should emulate the likes of
Hamjatta, Ebrima, Saul, Kabir, etc, etc. For'' it is incumbent upon them, as
the erudite among the flock, to educate the rest''. This is a quotation from
the prophet (saw).
Be it under Yahya, or any other leader, efforts need to be revamped, to
secure that the situation is reversed and democracy set on its feet, in the
Gambia, once again.
I wish Mr Dumo and his family well!
Alaji Ndure
Copenhagen, Denmark.
Perhaps this
>From: Amadu Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Fw: Dumo
>Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 21:07:07 +0200
>
>Hi Buharry,
>
>My kids high-jacked my pc and I'm only now able to take hold of it again.
>Here are a few suggestions:
>
>* The APRC's history of fabricated "coup plots" dating back to 1994, and
>how such "coup plots" have become more frequent recently. One can cite the
>dubious "coup plot" of January(?) and may be include statements from people
>like the wife of Almamo Manneh, who was in bed whiles he was supposed to be
>leading a coup
>
>* How these supposed "coup" plotter were abducted in the middle of the
>night, with the exception of Dumo, by masked men.
>
>*How government had consistently lied about having them in its custody
>until they were forced to confess to the contrary. One can also cite here
>the abduction of Syngle Nyassi and how government had defied a court order
>to release him.
>
>*Demand that the families of the accused be allowed to visit them and/or
>that Human Right groups be allowed to visit them in jail if the court
>orders their continued detention.
>
>*Demand that the international community and Human Rights Organisations be
>allowed to follow the court proceedings so that they can judge for
>themselves if the trial is free and fair and to evaluate the "evidence"
>that may be proffered by the state.
>
>*That the state shall be held responsible for any harm to the accused while
>they are in their custody, noting the governments history of foul play.
>
>I could help dig up some material that can be used. Katim, Jabou, Elhajj M.
>Fye, Ebou Colley, Saul Khan, Hamjatta, Alpha, KB, Ebrima etc., and other
>volunteers could also offer some help. Ebrima's sources may also prove
>invaluable here.
>
>I understand Dr. Saine is on holidays but could may be join the team later.
>Those who do not want to send messages to the list could mail you privately
>with any suggestions they may have.
>
>Let's make this a collective effort. Malanding could supply some background
>if on Lalo and other list members who have any useful info. on the other
>accused can do the same.
>
>Regards,
>
>Kabir.
>
>
>
>
>MOMODOU BUHARRY GASSAMA wrote:
>Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 4:29 PM
>
>
>
> > Hi Amadou!
> > IŽd gladly write the petition. What needs to be
> > established however is the petition's angle. If the petition had been
> > written before Dumo was brought before court then we could have
>petitioned
> > that he be confirmed to be in the NIA's hands or that he be charged or
> > released. I don't know from which angle to approach the issue now that
>he
> > has been officially charged. Any suggestions Gambia-l? Thanks.
> >
> > Buharry.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Amadu Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 2:01 PM
> > Subject: Fw: Dumo
> >
> >
> > > Hi List Members,
> > >
> > > The mail below is from Momodou 'Dumo' Saho's wife. As you can see,
>Dumo
> > and others are being framed here. I think we should intensify our
>campaign
> > to sensitise the international community about their plight
> > >
> > > I have in mind the kind of campaign that we carried out in the
>aftermath
> > of the student massacres. Maybe Brother Buharry can help pen a petition
>that
> > can be used as a standard for our various international communities?
> > >
> > > We must do all we can to stop Jammeh from murdering yet another group
>of
> > young productive Gambians!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Kabir.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Bokaloho <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 5:26 PM
> > > Subject: Dumo
> > >
> > >
> > > > Friends,
> > > > Today we went to court. The hearing was held in closed chambers so
>only
> > I
> > > > could attend (apart from the judge and the lawyers).
> > > > -At least it is now officially established that Dumo is with the
>NIA.
> > > > -Our lawyers insisted that he should be released, referring to the
> > > > constitution + the African Charter of Human Rights.
> > > > -The NIA lawyer insisted that he should remain in custody since he
>is
> > > > suspected of - together with some military personnel - planning to
> > > > forcefully overthrow the democratically elected government of The
>Gambia
> > and
> > > > that it would therefore be against public interest to release him.
> > > > -The ruling with come on Tuesday morning.
> > > > At the moment I don't know what to do next...
> > > > Annika
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
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