Hi!
    Thanks to all who have made their opinions on the broadcast known both online and in private. The overwhelming majority of people feel that the video should be broadcast. This is also reinforced by the number of hits received since the audio was made available online. In just over a day, there were close to a thousand hits. This shows that Diasporan Gambians are interested in the material. I have also considered the points raised by Bira go and Kebba. It is not my intention to propagate on anybody's behalf. I have however, based on the majority's desire to view the video, decided to broadcast it. People who watch the video can decide for themselves as to its authenticity. They can decide for themselves whether the statements of the detainees were authentic or coerced. The broadcast times will be sent under separate a heading. Thanks and have a good day.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Buharry.


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: bira go 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Cc: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:18 PM
  Subject: Re: Coup Plotters' GRTS statements on Raki Web Radio


  You are welcome.

  I don't think Kebba is familiar with your postings and your fervent support and contributions towards democracy in the Gambia and for the PDOIS.

  Take care


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    From: "Momodou Buharry Gassama" <[log in to unmask]>
    To: "bira go" <[log in to unmask]>
    Subject: Re: Coup Plotters' GRTS statements on Raki Web Radio
    Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:11:59 +0200


    Hi Bira go!
                    Thanks for bringing another perspective to the issue. I have already responded to Kebba's mail based on his question of whose side I was on. However, your statement "parading these people on National radio to give statements that should have been given in the courts...I don't think you are sure that these people have not been presured into gining these statments" is making me question the wisdom of broadcasting the material at this time. I just thought the material would be of interest to Diasporan Gambians and didn't see any harm in broadcasting what was already widely available. I would however hate to be part of any process that undermines the fundamental rights of any Gambian. I will suspend the broadcast of the videos. Regarding the audio, the address has already been publicised. If the general concensus is that the legal or moral implications outweigh the information value, I will take it down. I'll await more feedback. Thanks for the insight.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Buharry.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: bira go 
      To: [log in to unmask] 
      Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 11:04 PM
      Subject: Re: Coup Plotters' GRTS statements on Raki Web Radio


      Mr Gassama,

      Kebba Dibba is trying to undercore the importance just allowing justice to prevail.

      We are condemning Yahya Jammeh for obstructing justice by parading these people on National radio to give statements that should have been given in the courts, if they are the correct ones.

      We not are sure that these people have not been pressured into giving these statments. If such a case should arise, then surely, their current statements would change if they have the possibility of an advocate and if their is a guarantee of a fair judgement.

      The cases of interviews with individuals are another matter. 

      Just try to be vigilant. Please.

      Thanks.



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