Ebrima,
Thank you for your mail. You honestly do not need to go to pains to explain
the reasons for your absence. We understand now. The mere fact that you have
come back is good enough for all of us. We may be standing on the periphery
whilst the debate goes on but believe me we all appreciate the work the
likes of you, Saul khan, Kebba Dampha, Jabou Joh etc. are doing. Thank you
all so much and keep the fire burning.
Best Wishes always
Samba Boye


>From: Ebrima Ceesay <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: Where is Ebrima Ceesay?
>Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 03:18:55 -0000
>
>Samba Boye:
>
>I was about to go to bed and saw your posting; so I thought I should give
>you a quick and a brief response. By the way, those who know me well, can
>defend my integrity. I do not have to come here and defend it myself.
>
>Believe me, Samba, if these people had an idea of what my work schedule is,
>then they would appreciate the little being given. Honestly, some of us in
>this struggle, are better off in the West, than being in The Gambia. We are
>only speaking out, because we love and care for our helpless people, and
>also believe in justice and fair play.
>
>And, mark you, if Yahya Jammeh's money could buy me, then logically, they
>would have, by now, known who my sources were/are in his Government. I bet
>that who my sources were/are would have been Jammeh's number one priority
>if
>he was to enter into a deal with me.
>
>So the fact that not a single one of my sources in the Gambia, is yet to be
>arrested or known, clearly confirms that I am not in any league with the
>Jammeh regime. It is even an insult to me and my family for people to
>suggest/insinuate what you are saying.
>
>My brother, for two years now, I have regularly forwarded confidential
>messages from my sources in The Gambia to the L, and so far, not a single
>one of them is known by Jammeh and his people.
>
>In England, I would have received an award for it - for being trustworthy
>(laugh!). Right now, I have the Claire Short's letter to the Commonwealth,
>on the Gambian situation, and I could have sent tonight, but because I care
>about my source in the Commonwealth Office, I have decided to send an
>abridged version at some point.
>
>Anyway, Gambians should also understand that I am now a full time
>postgraduate research student and, of course, with family responsibilities
>as well! Having said that, I'll never betray the struggle! I would continue
>to give my best, as long as I am alive and kicking!
>
>Regards,
>Ebrima
>
>
>
>
>>From: Samba Boye <[log in to unmask]>
>>Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
>><[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: Where is Ebrima Ceesay?
>>Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2001 01:16:04 -0000
>>
>>Ebrima,
>>We thank God that you are back. The rumour in Banjul was that you were
>>threatened/paid/bribed etc into silence by agents of the regime. Those of
>>us
>>who defended you are indeed not dissappointed. We wish you the best in
>>your
>>studies.
>
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