Saul, If I am right, this is probably the second time this topic is brought to the L. I have previously said that there is a list that exist, and I have a copy dated in the early years of this government with my name and some of those names you just mentioned. However, I have also recently learnt from another source that it is not true. I am not sure which to believe. I just wish they would have published such a thing. I know a couple of people listed on that list who recently visited home and came back with no reported problems. The Gambia government and no government as a matter of fact, benefits from trying to eliminate her own people. History tells us that it has always been used, but not too successful. I can assure you that the Integlligent office at the President's office now called the NIA had always had a list of Gambians they feel are "threats" to the government. NSS now NIA have been very instrumental listing political oppostions as security threats. Therefore, if I am now told that the NIA is listing any outspoken individuals as 'reactionaries' to the regime, I will not be surprised. I only hope that such a list will not deviate anyone who wants to go home or contribute anything to national development. Ousman Bojang. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------