Friends, It really means a lot to receive your encouraging mails. I just wish Dumo was in the position to share them with me. Tomorrow, Tuesday, is the day for the court ruling in the case started on Friday - i.e. whether the detention was unlawful or not. We hope to fill a courtroom with sympathisers (BOKA LOHO-members) and journalists. In case you have not seen it yet, I enclose a copy of a Saturday-mail, which explains more about the present situation. Thanks to the pressure it seems the authorities were forced to act, not so: Saturday 15th July "Friends, Yesterday, on my way home from the centre, over the car-radio, the chief of Police had issued a press release, saying that a number of people (including Modou Ousman Sarho, Dumo) had been taken to Kanifing Court - suspected for treason - and that they were to remain in custody in order not to complicate the investigation. Three people (including Mr Kanteh & Saul Ndow) were still "wanted". Next week it will be a matter for the High Court. I almost didn't believe my ears. Just imagine - this had been going on while we were in Bjl Court! At the 10 o'clock news I was able to confirm. Anyway, today I informed Emanuel Joof about it and he will start to gather information + put pressure on the police so that they allow him to see Dumo as soon as possible. Awa Sisay-Sabally called me this morning - she had got the reply from the police on the vehicle, but that info was a bit messy. MB instead of BMW, white instead of ash etc... I'll let keep you updated. Right now I feel a little confused and need to think of a strategy adapted to this new development... Thanks for your support, it really means a lot! Annika" At least this development must mean that Dumo has the right to see a lawyer, at least some progress. I'll keep you updated. Annika ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------