Hello, my goodness!  Again, I am at a loss for words!  I am not sure what I
could say that hasn't already been so well said.  My thoughts and prayers
for a speedy recovery go out to George and the staff of Radio One.
Ginny

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From: "joe sambou" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: RADIO ONE FM ON FIRE-


> Adama, thanks for bringing this sad event to our attention.  To George,
> Mary, the staff of RadioOne FM, and Dargma and Astrid, I am deeply sadden
by
> this cowardly and barbaric act that was conducted to snuff the voice of
the
> people.  I am with you'll in mind and spirit and your efforts toward the
> liberation of our country will not be forgotten.  May you'll have the
> strength to keep on marching with us to victory.  The hour may be dark but
> victory is yours to keep.  George, speedy recovery, and rest assured that
> your family in the liberation struggle are with you always.  I know it's
too
> early to speculate, however, using the environment and recent happenings
as
> my guide, this act has the Beast's writing all over it.  But this will not
> stop the people.  There are many Georges yahya will have to deal with, so
> it's on.
>
> Chi Jaama
>
> Joe Sambou
>
> >From: adama jombel <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: RADIO ONE FM ON FIRE-
> >Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 14:48:03 GMT
> >
> >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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