Who were those hitmen working for? Hitmen are usually hired by very rich or very influencing "money-money" or "power-power" people.Was Deyda a threat to any business related venture? I do not think so.Was he a threat to the incumbent presidency? Well see and read all the papers in the world then get your answer.
Read on....here comes BBC!
Essa.
Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 18:53 GMT
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'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'
Deyda Hydara edited the Point newspaper and worked for AFP
A prominent Gambian journalist was killed in a pre-meditated operation by well-organised professionals says media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders.
Deida Hydara's death three weeks ago had striking similarities with murders of other critics of the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, the group says.
They have called for an independent commission to investigate.
Following Deida Hydara's killing, media protests were staged in Gambia and in neighbouring countries.
Hydara had been a fierce opponent of new laws restricting press freedom and had written articles severely attacking them.
Reporters Without Borders African head Leonard Vincent said he visited the country recently and eyewitnesses were afraid to talk to the police and were fleeing the country.
"The only guarantee we have to have for a thorough investigation is to have it done by a third person," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa.
The Gambian authorities condemned Hydara's killing at the time, with Interior Minister Amadou Janneh saying he saw no link between the murder and the new press laws.
The new laws can impose minimum six month jail sentences for journalists who write libellous articles. And, in order to stay in business, media proprietors have to prove they can afford to pay new hefty financial penalties if they publish such material.
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Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 18:53 GMT
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'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'
Deyda Hydara edited the Point newspaper and worked for AFP
A prominent Gambian journalist was killed in a pre-meditated operation by well-organised professionals says media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders.
Deida Hydara's death three weeks ago had striking similarities with murders of other critics of the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, the group says.
They have called for an independent commission to investigate.
Following Deida Hydara's killing, media protests were staged in Gambia and in neighbouring countries.
Hydara had been a fierce opponent of new laws restricting press freedom and had written articles severely attacking them.
Reporters Without Borders African head Leonard Vincent said he visited the country recently and eyewitnesses were afraid to talk to the police and were fleeing the country.
"The only guarantee we have to have for a thorough investigation is to have it done by a third person," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa.
The Gambian authorities condemned Hydara's killing at the time, with Interior Minister Amadou Janneh saying he saw no link between the murder and the new press laws.
The new laws can impose minimum six month jail sentences for journalists who write libellous articles. And, in order to stay in business, media proprietors have to prove they can afford to pay new hefty financial penalties if they publish such material.
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LINKS TO MORE AFRICA STORIES
SelectMandela's eldest son dies of AidsZimbabwe's Moyo fights exclusionBrown sets out anti-poverty aimsMalawi 'death plot' group freed'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'AU troops to Somalia 'in weeks'Africa's effort in tsunami reliefSouth Africa wrap up Newlands winMcRae crashes out of Dakar RallyNigerians sacked over oil tankerSomali tsunami victim toll risesRare Zimbabwe ruling party demoFresh peace proposals for UgandaUnited States Red Terror arrestStrike suspended in Sierra LeoneZambia's Kaunda rejects legal billDamilola murder police quiz threeAfrica Commission: Waiting for the actionRe-charting the mighty CongoAfrican review of the year 2004Wind of reform blows across EgyptWhy I love AfricaWhat do you want to talk about?African photo story of the yearSend us your pictures of AfricaProgrammes and schedules [input]
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Leading Gambian editor shot dead
17 Dec 04 | Africa
Gambia mulls 'draconian' press bill
02 May 02 | Africa
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25 Feb 03 | Africa
Gambia poll landslide
18 Jan 02 | Africa
Timeline: Gambia
22 Feb 02 | Africa
Country profile: Gambia
29 Jun 02 | Country profiles
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Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 18:53 GMT
E-mail this to a friend Printable version
'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'
Deyda Hydara edited the Point newspaper and worked for AFP
A prominent Gambian journalist was killed in a pre-meditated operation by well-organised professionals says media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders.
Deida Hydara's death three weeks ago had striking similarities with murders of other critics of the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, the group says.
They have called for an independent commission to investigate.
Following Deida Hydara's killing, media protests were staged in Gambia and in neighbouring countries.
Hydara had been a fierce opponent of new laws restricting press freedom and had written articles severely attacking them.
Reporters Without Borders African head Leonard Vincent said he visited the country recently and eyewitnesses were afraid to talk to the police and were fleeing the country.
"The only guarantee we have to have for a thorough investigation is to have it done by a third person," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa.
The Gambian authorities condemned Hydara's killing at the time, with Interior Minister Amadou Janneh saying he saw no link between the murder and the new press laws.
The new laws can impose minimum six month jail sentences for journalists who write libellous articles. And, in order to stay in business, media proprietors have to prove they can afford to pay new hefty financial penalties if they publish such material.
E-mail this to a friend Printable version
LINKS TO MORE AFRICA STORIES
SelectMandela's eldest son dies of AidsZimbabwe's Moyo fights exclusionBrown sets out anti-poverty aimsMalawi 'death plot' group freed'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'AU troops to Somalia 'in weeks'Africa's effort in tsunami reliefSouth Africa wrap up Newlands winMcRae crashes out of Dakar RallyNigerians sacked over oil tankerSomali tsunami victim toll risesRare Zimbabwe ruling party demoFresh peace proposals for UgandaUnited States Red Terror arrestStrike suspended in Sierra LeoneZambia's Kaunda rejects legal billDamilola murder police quiz threeAfrica Commission: Waiting for the actionRe-charting the mighty CongoAfrican review of the year 2004Wind of reform blows across EgyptWhy I love AfricaWhat do you want to talk about?African photo story of the yearSend us your pictures of AfricaProgrammes and schedules [input]
SEE ALSO:
Leading Gambian editor shot dead
17 Dec 04 | Africa
Gambia mulls 'draconian' press bill
02 May 02 | Africa
Gambia imposes 'foreigner tax'
25 Feb 03 | Africa
Gambia poll landslide
18 Jan 02 | Africa
Timeline: Gambia
22 Feb 02 | Africa
Country profile: Gambia
29 Jun 02 | Country profiles
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
Reporters Without Borders
Gambian presidency
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Mandela's eldest son dies of Aids
Zimbabwe's Moyo fights exclusion
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Malawi 'death plot' group freed
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Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 18:53 GMT
E-mail this to a friend Printable version
'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'
Deyda Hydara edited the Point newspaper and worked for AFP
A prominent Gambian journalist was killed in a pre-meditated operation by well-organised professionals says media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders.
Deida Hydara's death three weeks ago had striking similarities with murders of other critics of the regime of President Yahya Jammeh, the group says.
They have called for an independent commission to investigate.
Following Deida Hydara's killing, media protests were staged in Gambia and in neighbouring countries.
Hydara had been a fierce opponent of new laws restricting press freedom and had written articles severely attacking them.
Reporters Without Borders African head Leonard Vincent said he visited the country recently and eyewitnesses were afraid to talk to the police and were fleeing the country.
"The only guarantee we have to have for a thorough investigation is to have it done by a third person," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa.
The Gambian authorities condemned Hydara's killing at the time, with Interior Minister Amadou Janneh saying he saw no link between the murder and the new press laws.
The new laws can impose minimum six month jail sentences for journalists who write libellous articles. And, in order to stay in business, media proprietors have to prove they can afford to pay new hefty financial penalties if they publish such material.
E-mail this to a friend Printable version
LINKS TO MORE AFRICA STORIES
SelectMandela's eldest son dies of AidsZimbabwe's Moyo fights exclusionBrown sets out anti-poverty aimsMalawi 'death plot' group freed'Hitmen killed Gambia journalist'AU troops to Somalia 'in weeks'Africa's effort in tsunami reliefSouth Africa wrap up Newlands winMcRae crashes out of Dakar RallyNigerians sacked over oil tankerSomali tsunami victim toll risesRare Zimbabwe ruling party demoFresh peace proposals for UgandaUnited States Red Terror arrestStrike suspended in Sierra LeoneZambia's Kaunda rejects legal billDamilola murder police quiz threeAfrica Commission: Waiting for the actionRe-charting the mighty CongoAfrican review of the year 2004Wind of reform blows across EgyptWhy I love AfricaWhat do you want to talk about?African photo story of the yearSend us your pictures of AfricaProgrammes and schedules [input]
SEE ALSO:
Leading Gambian editor shot dead
17 Dec 04 | Africa
Gambia mulls 'draconian' press bill
02 May 02 | Africa
Gambia imposes 'foreigner tax'
25 Feb 03 | Africa
Gambia poll landslide
18 Jan 02 | Africa
Timeline: Gambia
22 Feb 02 | Africa
Country profile: Gambia
29 Jun 02 | Country profiles
RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
Reporters Without Borders
Gambian presidency
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
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Mandela's eldest son dies of Aids
Zimbabwe's Moyo fights exclusion
UK sets out anti-poverty plan
Malawi 'death plot' group freed
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