Monday, 10 April, 2000, 19:11 GMT 20:11 UK Six dead in Gambian protests There has been a day of violent student protests in and around the Gambian capital, Banjul. At least six people are reported to have been killed. Police have now restored order and are patrolling the streets. Correspondents say the police used tear gas and rubber bullets after students attacked and looted property belonging to telecommunications and media companies - one post office was completely destroyed. The national hospital has been appealing for blood donations to help treat the injured. The demonstration was sparked off by anger over an alleged rape of one student by a police officer, and the alleged torture of another by members of the fire service. - From the newsroom of the BBC World Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------