World: Africa
Gambian journalist arrested
A journalist for one of Gambia's main newspapers is
under arrest, after reporting about an alleged shoot-out at
the birthplace of President Jammeh.
The journalist, Allieu Badara Sowe, who works for the
Daily Observer, recounted reports from local people who
said the Gambian army had been involved in the
shooting last month. The article then demanded the
government act to stop the rumours. The BBC Banjul
correspondent said the Gambian armed forces chief has
denied involvement in any such incident.
From the newsroom of the BBC World Service
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