Astri, Dagma and the rest of the Family,

The entire Tourism Bantaba Team would like to wish George and the
Watchman a speedy recovery. We  hope those responsible  will soon be
exposed and brought to justice.
Chi Jamma,

Sheikh Tejan Nyang and the entire Tourism Bantaba Team.

astrid christensen-tasong wrote:

>
>
>
> L'ers,
>
> On behalf of the Christensen family, I would like to thank you all for
> your prayers, words of encouragement and concern.
>
>
> UPDATE:
> We just received news from Gambia that the watchman and the DJ also
> sustained burn related injuries as a result of the attack on Radio 1
> FM early this morning. They are all presently at a medical facility
> receiving treatment. It is indeed tragic that our once "Smiling Coast"
> is fast becoming the "Crying Coast".
>
> Will keep you posted on the progress of George and his staff at Radio
> 1.
>
> Thanks,
> Astrid/
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >Glers,
> >
> >The owner and proprietor of Radio One FM,George Christensen escaped
> >with
> >substantial burns to his face and body when his radio station was
> >attacked
> >this morning by unidentified thugs.Between 3.00 and 3.30am today
> >8/10/2000
> >close to ten unidentified men armed with teargas and
> >petrol(gasoline)surrounded the studios of Radio One FM on Kairaba
> >Avenue in
> >an attempt to burn the station down. The gallant watch man raised an
> >alarm
> >and wrestled the thugs.The lights were smashed and teargas was used
> >to blind
> >the eyes of the occupants,after which the station was set on fire.
> >The latest reports indicate that the rest of the staff on duty,
> >including
> >the DJ escaped unharmed. George Christensen is currently at a
> >medical
> >facility receiving treatment for burns he suffered as a result of
> >this
> >henious act.
> >This is the situation as it stands now. May God save our country.
> >Thanks,
> >Dagmar
> >
> >
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