S3M-07414
Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Scottish Green Party): Human Rights Abuses in Gambia— That the
Parliament condemns the reported catalogue of human rights abuses taking place
in Gambia, which, according to Amnesty International, include torture, secret
detention, lack of fair trials and the disappearance of many people including
journalists, civilians and politicians; highlights the case of missing
journalist Ebrima Manneh who disappeared after allegedly attempting to publish
an article criticising the Gambian Government for violations of human rights; expresses
solidarity with the people of Gambia in facing these reported abuses and who
are now living in what it sees as a culture of silence; particularly supports
those Gambians who are resident in Scotland but who might feel unable to speak
out about the situation in their country for fear of the consequences, and
urges the UK and Scottish governments to ensure that international pressure is
put on the Gambian Government in defence of human rights.
Supported by:
Mike Pringle, David McLetchie, Patricia Ferguson, Robin Harper, Sandra White,
Gil Paterson, Dr Bill Wilson, Aileen Campbell, Hugh O'Donnell, Kenneth Gibson,
Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, John Wilson
Lodged
on Tuesday, November 16, 2010; Current