Mr. Owens,

Really good news indeed. Yet the fact that Dumo and five other detainees remained incarcerated for three wicked years inspite of the weakness of the case against them is reason enough for apprehension. 

On the other hand, if there was once a moment at which we needed to keep the heat of campaign for their immediate release, it is now. The legal battle may soon be over but the political fight that generated it remains. All over the place, their is growing international reaction to those dictators who show little concern for the lives and liberties of their citizens. One only has to recall the unprecedented address delivered by President Chirac to African leaders during the last Franco-African summit a few months ago. 

We ourselves must seize the momentum raised by such international concern for the fate of Africans to inject sanity and human decency into the minds of those under whose misrule we continue to spend unimaginably horrible periods in prison and die violently by  bullets and soldiers our tax money pays for.

Momodou S Sidibeh


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sanusi Owens" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: GOOD NEWS


> Malanding
> 
> 
> The case against Dumo and Co was too weak. The only
> exhibits which the Prosecution had in possession were
> just cautionary statements and the decision by Judge
> Belgore not to rule on the admissibility of these
> cautionary statements should have given the
> prosecution the opportunity to think twice about
> proceeding with the trial.
> 
> Don't be surprise to hear that the Prosecution wants
> to appeal against its ruling; they tried it before in
> the case of IGP vs Imam Karamo Touray, Lamin Waa
> Touray and 3 others and also in the case of the State
> vs the Farefenni III. In all these cases, the
> prosecution are left in limbo on how they should
> proceed with their appeals!
> 
> With regard to Dr YAJJ's absence, well the whole world
> is on the lookout. Belgore should be commended for
> dispensing justice.
> 
> Finally, I am sure the defense team will be vigilant
> with the prosecution. Any attempt to bring up new
> charges will be deemed as Double Jeopardy.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Sanusi
> 
>  --- Malanding Jaiteh <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >
> Sanusi,
> > I hope that this decision has nothing to do with
> > the Dr. is presently
> > visiting the US. In any case it is long overdue.
> > Let's hope that the
> > prosecution does not return on Tuesday with new
> > charges?
> >
> > Malanding
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
> > Sanusi Owens
> > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 11:12 AM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: GOOD NEWS
> >
> >
> > Mr Omar Saho
> >
> > I receive this news with great joy. In fact, I have
> > been following this case for quite awhile and my
> > predictions were spot on when he decided not to rule
> > on the admissiibilty of the cautionary statements. I
> > can't wait to receive more news about Belgore's
> > findings
> >
> > Please note that this is a great day for those who
> > have been campaigning for fair justice in the
> > Gambia.
> > Belgore's ruling brings back memories when Justice
> > Marcus Cole acquitted and discharged Sherriff
> > Mustapha
> > Dibba, Lamin Danso and Momodou Ceesay for a criminal
> > charge of treason.
> >
> > We await Belgore's final ruling!!!
> >
> >
> > Sanusi Owens
> >
> >
> >  --- omar saho <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > ---------------------------------
> > Dear brothers, sisters and friend I am hereby reying
> > this GOOD news to all of you with your tireless
> > efforts, good words of advices and assistance. The
> > GOOD NEWS is that my dear brother Dumo and et al in
> > thier treason case has been rhrown by the Judge
> > Ahmed
> > Belgore he stated that there is no case. And the
> > court
> > will resume on Monday and Tuesday. This is long over
> > due after 3 years of detention. I am so excited that
> > word can't express it. Thank you all once again
> >
> > With the warmest and kindest regards to you all
> > Sheik Omar Saho
> >
> >
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