Last names in The Gambia do not denote tribal affiliation. In fact one needs to be careful in using tribal lines to forward their intended support for the dictatorship in The Gambia. One also cannot categorically professed that the late Mr. Manneh and captive Sanneh plotted to overthrow the illegal government in The Gambia. It is tragic that innocent lives had to be lost for the sake of dictator yahya jemus. I agree that not all Jolas are benefiting under dictator jemus. In fact dictator yahya jemus raised tribal sentiment only to safeguard his selfish ego. What is happening in the Gambia is that, at every opportunity some individuals are raising the tribal flag. It is a shame that this crude ideology of tribal identification has pitted friends against each other. Let us debate about issues. Let us raise issues about the lack of leadership in The Gambia, and constant dismissal of innocent Gambians. A true leader mainstains to increase the family tree. Unfortunately, dictator yahya jemus is gradually destroying the very tree he promised to obey. We are no tribe, but a group of Gambians who are dedicated to a lasting peace in The Gambia. We cannot, however, sit idle and let this mad man destroy our peaceful and loving culture. Dictator yahya jemus might be the immature and confuse person today, but he may not last long. There are signs that Gambians are becoming increasing tired of his lack of leadership and disrespect for humanity. Our country cannot afford any second of this dictator. Dictator yahya jemus, let my people go. Muhammad Lamine Jassey-Conteh: Greensboro/Eastern Kombo District ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------