Hi Buharry,
My kids high-jacked my pc and I'm only now able to take hold of it again. Here are a few suggestions:
* The APRC's history of fabricated "coup plots" dating back to 1994, and how such "coup plots" have become more frequent recently. One can cite the dubious "coup plot" of January(?) and may be include statements from people like the wife of Almamo Manneh, who was in bed whiles he was supposed to be leading a coup
* How these supposed "coup" plotter were abducted in the middle of the night, with the exception of Dumo, by masked men.
*How government had consistently lied about having them in its custody until they were forced to confess to the contrary. One can also cite here the abduction of Syngle Nyassi and how government had defied a court order to release him.
*Demand that the families of the accused be allowed to visit them and/or that Human Right groups be allowed to visit them in jail if the court orders their continued detention.
*Demand that the international community and Human Rights Organisations be allowed to follow the court proceedings so that they can judge for themselves if the trial is free and fair and to evaluate the "evidence" that may be proffered by the state.
*That the state shall be held responsible for any harm to the accused while they are in their custody, noting the governments history of foul play.
I could help dig up some material that can be used. Katim, Jabou, Elhajj M. Fye, Ebou Colley, Saul Khan, Hamjatta, Alpha, KB, Ebrima etc., and other volunteers could also offer some help. Ebrima's sources may also prove invaluable here.
I understand Dr. Saine is on holidays but could may be join the team later. Those who do not want to send messages to the list could mail you privately with any suggestions they may have.
Let's make this a collective effort. Malanding could supply some background if on Lalo and other list members who have any useful info. on the other accused can do the same.
Regards,
Kabir.
MOMODOU BUHARRY GASSAMA wrote:
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 4:29 PM
> Hi Amadou!
> IŽd gladly write the petition. What needs to be
> established however is the petition's angle. If the petition had been
> written before Dumo was brought before court then we could have petitioned
> that he be confirmed to be in the NIA's hands or that he be charged or
> released. I don't know from which angle to approach the issue now that he
> has been officially charged. Any suggestions Gambia-l? Thanks.
>
> Buharry.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Amadu Kabir Njie <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 2:01 PM
> Subject: Fw: Dumo
>
>
> > Hi List Members,
> >
> > The mail below is from Momodou 'Dumo' Saho's wife. As you can see, Dumo
> and others are being framed here. I think we should intensify our campaign
> to sensitise the international community about their plight
> >
> > I have in mind the kind of campaign that we carried out in the aftermath
> of the student massacres. Maybe Brother Buharry can help pen a petition that
> can be used as a standard for our various international communities?
> >
> > We must do all we can to stop Jammeh from murdering yet another group of
> young productive Gambians!
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Kabir.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bokaloho <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 5:26 PM
> > Subject: Dumo
> >
> >
> > > Friends,
> > > Today we went to court. The hearing was held in closed chambers so only
> I
> > > could attend (apart from the judge and the lawyers).
> > > -At least it is now officially established that Dumo is with the NIA.
> > > -Our lawyers insisted that he should be released, referring to the
> > > constitution + the African Charter of Human Rights.
> > > -The NIA lawyer insisted that he should remain in custody since he is
> > > suspected of - together with some military personnel - planning to
> > > forcefully overthrow the democratically elected government of The Gambia
> and
> > > that it would therefore be against public interest to release him.
> > > -The ruling with come on Tuesday morning.
> > > At the moment I don't know what to do next...
> > > Annika
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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