G-L Community:
The response to an earlier posting "it is Time to Heal" was positive.
Many felt that the time had come to go beyond personal attacks on the L
and debate the issues. Others who remarked on the posting also saw the
need to engage the current APRC Government, its leadership and other
groups and parties in Gambia, in order to effect the meaningful change
we all desire in Gambia.  Amidst this agreement, however, were those who
while agreeing with these goals, felt that the current regime may not be
open to such a dialogue. Accordingly, what seemed to be agreed by all
was the need for "peace, tranquility and reconciliation" and that we
should try, regardless. Several suggestions emerged from the discussion
regarding what we want to see implemented in Gambia. These include:

* Unbanning all political parties and politicians in preparation for the
presidential elections in 2001;

* The Holding of free and fair elections, a pre-condition of which would
be the resignation of the current Government or the appointment of a
transitional national Government;

* Newly Elected Government must investigate all allegations of
corruption and embezzlement and punish those guilty of such crimes
against the People;

* Investigate and prosecute instances of human rights violations,
including but not limited to the deaths of Ousman "Korro" Ceesay and
Sadibu Hydra and release all political prisoners.

It was proposed that:

* We need to assure the current APRC Government of our goals and
intentions and our desire to work with them to effect these reforms;

* Galvanize as broad a spectrum as possible, here and in Gambia, in
order to get the critical mass to see these reforms through;

* Set up a coordinating committee representing the diverse views on the
L and in Gambia.

Where do we go from here and what do we do:

It was propose that we write to President Jammeh and other opposition
political parties informing them of our goals and our collective desire
to work with them to bring an end to Gambia's political and economic
crises;

Follow this up with a delegation to meet and discuss these issues with
the above parties;

Begin to raise the funds for travel and ultimately financially support
Jammeh and/or any political party that best represents our views.
                            WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Thank You
Abdoulaye Saine






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