Yero, Demba and Dude Chi,

Thanks for your individual observations.    Koukoie has his own past, but the bottom line is that: his fundamental rights and liberties as a global citizen got to be respected.  Senegal reserves the right to grant, or deny sanctuary to Mr.  Sanyang, but under the circumstances I think the Macky government overreacted.  Koukoie's case should have better handled without resorting to unceremoniously kicking him out.  

Interestingly, Koukoi arrived in Mali without any problems. He was checked in by the Malian Immigration like any other passenger and was allowed to go about his normal business.  I am going to give him a call later this evening to check on him.  

Fankung, we are going to nominate you to lead the struggle.  How about that? Regards to the family.  

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On Apr 18, 2013, at 2:06 PM, Yero Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Pa,
> Thanks for sharing. In as much as I have my reservations about Kukoe from what happened in 1981 based on what we've heard, I am smpathetic to the way that the Senegalese authorities maltreated his situation. Of what pride is it to be an African any more? The Sall administration should have known better. I am continually getting worried by Sall's refusal to clearly distant himself from Jammeh. Jammeh is hosting and supporting these Cassamance rebels and Sall knows that to his finger tips. By going this low, the Sall administration has agreed to reward terror. The elderly Wadda was certainly more golden to me because this one is creeping, sounding and walking like a duck from far and near. That makes him certainly a DUCK. In trying times like these, it is when we know those sincere to the plight of the African people. Sall woefully failed on this one. 
>  
> Best, Yero.
>  
> > Subject: [>-<] Senegal Is Not Gambia's True Ally: Macky Sall Disappoints Africa! 
> > From: [log in to unmask]
> > Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:33:40 -0400
> > To: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]
> > 
> > Senegal, under the weak leadership of President Macky Sall, has proven to be a bad ally of the Gambia and her oppressed people. We will tell you why Senegal is a bad ally to our country. Macky Sall and his caretaker government do not value refugees's rights. Senegal is now going after Gambian political exiles by forcefully deporting them under the disguise of safeguarding the ECOWAS protocol, which forbids member nations to be harboring political dissidents plotting to overthrow a "democratically elected government." We all know that there is nothing like democratic government in the Gambia. 
> > 
> > The hypocrisy in the Senegalese government's way of conducting state business is mind bugling to say the least. Senegal can't have it in both ways. 
> > 
> > Macky Sall's leadership is the most untrustworthy leadership in Senegal's history. The regime in Dakar will never recover from the latest treachery it hatched against suffering Gambians. Macky Sall is now telling us that he doesn't care about the plight of our suffering people. He also stand to be accused of collaborating with monster Jammeh to have our people killed. 
> > 
> > Diplomacy based on economic gains and not genuine bilateral ties will not last long. Senegal's relationship with the Gambia has been motivated largely by economic interest. Senegal will rather prefer a liability leader like Yaya Jammeh, whose leadership is paving the way for Senegal to tap Gambia's wasted economic opportunities. Yes, Gambia's economic and political miseries is a blessing in disguise for the Macky Sall leadership. In that, since the Gambia has been listed as an undemocratic nation, all foreign direct investments that were supposed to come to the Gambia will instead finds its way in Senegal. Senegal's import and reexport trade cover has doubled over the years due to the power vacuum in the Gambia. Investors have turned their back at the country. 
> > 
> > That's not the end of the story. Gambia's domestic E-commerce has also been dominated by Senegalese. Half of Gambia's business population are Senegalese. You see why Senegal cannot afford to anger Jammeh. Jammeh is their whore partner. They rather maintain the whore that they know than the one that they didn't know. 
> > 
> > Any diplomatic row between the Gambia and Senegal would have far reaching geopolitical and economic ramifications against the former French colony. Senegal is aware of the economic benefits associated with having Jammeh as a leader in the Gambia. The Casamance rebellion is not a priority for the Sall regime. Economic exploitation in neighboring Gambia transcends the peace and tranquility of its people in the Southern province of Casamance. The Gambia has been transformed as an out let for the sale and distribution of cannabis and timber from Casamance. Both countries have been linked to the illicit drugs and timber trade. 
> > 
> > Now let us address the recent deportation of Koukoi Samba Sanyang by the Macky government. Koukoie committed no crime to warrant his deportation. The bottom line is:Senegal decided to throw him under the bus after years of dining with the man. Koukoie was a personal friend of the former Wade government.
> > 
> > For Macky, he wants to appease dictator Yaya Jammeh by deporting Koukoi Samba Sanyang, but at the same time he (Macky) created the man he today painted as a rebel. Macky was at the helm of the Wade leadership, when the PDS government, that he served in various capacities under the leadership Abdoulie Wade issued Koukoi with Senegalese traveling documents, house to stay and monthly monetary allowances. Koukoie is a familiar face to Macky Sall. Macky Sall was Senegal's interior Minister, when Senegal hosted Koukoie. Macky cannot deny that the PDS government never issued Koukoie with travelling documents. He cannot also deny that Koukoie was not been look after by the Wade government. 
> > 
> > The reason given for Koukoie's deportation was flimsy. Where was Macky Sall, when evidence emerged from Jammeh's Kangaroo courts that Senegal backed the former CDS Colonel Ndure Cham to overthrow Jammeh's regime? Is Ndure Cham not hosted by the Macky government? Why going after Koukoie and sparing the other Gambian exiles? Is this what you call selective justice Macky? 
> > 
> > To further expose the hypocrisy of Macky and his leadership, was it not the same administration which allowed Sedia Bayo to use their soil to declare war vibes against Yahya Jammeh and his regime. The same Bayo was allegedly received by some officials of the Macky leadership. What is more subversive than allowing a non Senegalese national using your airwaves to declare a war against a neighboring country? Oh, I forgot, Macky at the time wanted Jammeh to go. What led to the change of heart brother Sall? Has Jammeh met your demands to produce the bodies of your murdered nationals: Tabara Samba and Gibbi Bah? Has Jammeh release Salieu Nyang? Or has Jammeh promised to allocate you with some shares for the oil to be drilled in the Gambia? We know that you are an engineer by profession. You want Senegalese oil experts to dominate the Gambian market? 
> > 
> > Without any disrespect intended, Macky Sall is not ready for the job availed to him by the Senegalese people. I do not think Macky was certain of becoming a President in his lifetime. This has been proven by his poor decisions and lack of good judgment in handling state matters in Senegal. Senegal has seized to lead in the affairs of the continent since the fall of his predecessor Abdoulie Wade. Senegal needs a strong leader with a vision. Macky should man up and lead Senegal.
> > 
> > Obama invited him to the White House due to Senegal's democratic culture. If he continues to behave the way he is behaving, he will loose the respect of Senegalese, the world and the international community. Macky is stop worrying himself with trivial matters and pursue the bigger picture. Senegal would want to see him restore peace in the Casamance, improve the living conditions of its people and protect fleeing refugees from the region. 
> > 
> > Do not get me wrong. Macky Sall is surrounded by seasoned politicians and bureaucrats. But he lacks the leadership to make firm and good decisions during crisis situations. The case of Koukoie Samba Sanyang could have been handled differently. But you tell that to an open minded leader. 
> > 
> > Macky is likely to fallout with his team before the next elections. I see it coming. He runs the country by patronizing his friends, critics and perceived enemies. The first thing he did was when he came to power was to infiltrate the media. He offered jobs to political commentators, critics and journalists critical of the PDS government in order to have a peace of mind. There is no much difference between Macky and Jammeh. The only difference is that: Jammeh is a killer and Macky is not. 
> > 
> > Senegal has nothing to gain by declaring Koukoie unwelcome to their country. The average Gambian has now lost faith in Macky and his regime. In this 21st century, Macky Sall is acing like an imperialist. England will rather grant asylum to Koukoi than deporting him. Macky Sall's poor leadership has put Senegal in a funny position. 
> > 
> > Sent from my iPhone
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