In a very basic sense,yes.Terrorism is a phenomenon that is easier to
describe than define.It is the unlawful use or threat of violence against
persons or property to further political or social objectives.It is
generally intended to intimidate or coerce a government,individuals or
groups to modify their behavior or policies.All terrorism can be violence
such as murder,theft,kidnapping,extortion and so on.Any person or group
willing to commit a crime to back up its political [or religions]position as
it has being happening in The Gambia can be call terrorist.This includes
governments which use policies of terror to subjugate the public,or by
revolutionaries who use tactics of terror to attack the establishment.Not
infrequently,the same people get to exercise both forms of terrorism,first
using it to bring down an existing government or win power from a reluctant
populace,then forming a new government which continues to use terror against
its citizens in order to maintain itself.This is exactly what Hitler
did,using the terroristic Brown Shirts to topple the Weimar regime,then
creating the SS terror network to maintain the power of the National
Socialist government.
Dictators and totalitarian governments,as terrorists from above, arrogate
unto themselves a monopoly on the possession of arms thugs and the use of
force.
The Jammeh Government owns terrorism,and his 22nd state sponsored terrorist
movement is a clear indication is why political violence cannot be taboo or
ruthlessly suppressed in the country.
Through my studies,i know the some reasons why a state sponsor terrorism or
support the use of such groups.Some states may choose to engage in terrorist
violence in the context of activities such as national insurgency,especially
when they are losing a political battle
or a conflict,to try to create a special effect,embarrass opposing
leadership,or change the pace of events.This is most likely the case in the
Gambia and what so far has been seen is just the beginning.
The most deadly terrorists continue to operate in and from the Middle
East.Around 1995 they were involved in roughly 50 percent of total worldwide
terrorist incidents.The countries notorious of abating and supporting
terrorist activities are Syria,Libya,Iran,Lebanon and Sudan.
Considering all the above concerns,The Gambia Government should be aware
that such activities are unacceptable to this peaceful nation.
  Meanwhile,i will call on the African commission on Human and
peoples'Rights in The Gambia to join in the investigation on the recent
attack because a thief cannot catch a thief.The Government adducted and
tortured Momodou Single Nyassi and promised to investigate but is over a
year now nothing has been heard.And also we are still waiting for the
investigation of the torture of the following people:Wassa Janneh,Dodou
Sanyang,Dembo Ara sanneh,Bolong Sanneh,Yusupha Cham,Ansumana Bojang and
Sarjo Kunjang Sanneh.
Democracy must be fully restored.We will not be carry by a cheap propaganda
by tell us that Government will investigate it.
Where is the Ousman Koro Ceesay'investigation? Where is the students
massacre's investigation?Where is Babanding Sissoko's Gambia diplomatic
passport and who once lived in a state house like a state man?
The truth shall prevail.
saihou


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