Mr. Dampha, The reports have been confirmed by both the Observer and GambiaNet. These attacks on women and the burning down of private property on the eve of private sector-sponsored workshop on how to revitalise a declining tourism sector is incomprehensible and damaging to tourism. Senseless attacks of this nature only tarnishes further the image of the country and drive out prospective investors. I hope that the culprits are brought before a court of law. Sidi Sanneh ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------