Hi folks,

May we get more information about GNCDD?  Given that there are plans to setup a similar organization, why don't we (if possible) save ourselves the trouble by joining GNCDD or trying to organize it's merger with similar organizations to create a new one?  I know Latjor Ndow and Co. have the Gambian Leadership Conference(?) as do other people.  Why don't we first create a list of all these organizations, and then see what can be worked out.  Please feel free to send me contact info either to the list, or to my e-mail address [log in to unmask]

Also, I whole-heartedly support Alpha Robinson's suggestion that George Sarr join in helping build the Web site that will serve as a clearing house for our efforts.  We can also work out for him to provide the chat services, if possible, and needed.

I was just thinking, we'll also need translators!  It will be best if we make sure that all press releases and media kits we send out will be in the native languages of the target audiences.  For this reason, I would appreciate it if we can have volunteers who are willing and able to help translate material for us, as and when needed.

That's about it!

Katim
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: MOMODOU BUHARRY GASSAMA 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 7:44 AM
  Subject: GNCDD To Provide Defence Fund For Students If Charged - Fwd From The Point


  Hi!
      This is from the Point. In the event that the students are charged, can we co-ordinate our efforts to avoid duplications?
                                                                                                              Buharry.
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        GNCDD To Provide Defence Fund For Students If Charged
        
       
       According to the publicity secretary of the Gambia National Council for Democracy and Development in North America(GCDD), Mr. Kebba Touray,the organisation is considering establishing will to help detained students if they are charged. "We hope that reason and good jugement on the part of government will prevail, and that we will not see students being paraded in front of magistrates and judges for expressing their right to free speech and assembly, Council President Ebrihima Jagne said.