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Corruption in the Gambian Military-Town Crier
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 (949 reads)

By Town Crier

CORRUPTION IN GAMBIAN HIGH SEAS: THE PART PLYAYED BY THE GAMBINA ARMY. Part I

Corruption is synonymous to dirty tricks. It has been with us since time immemorial. However there is no excuse for us to embrace it as bed fellows just as Yahya Jammeh and his cronies have done. Generations have come and gone but the word has stayed with us. We have seen the systematic growth of Mr. Korruption in the Gambian soil.

A Message To Muhammed Jawara Freedom Associate Editor
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 (415 reads)

Mr. Mbye, could you pass the following message to Muhammed Jawara your Associate Editor.

By Town Crier

Dear Brother in the Struggle,

Thanks for the immense job you are doing and I have no doubt you will continue to do. Communicatin they say is the disemination of information from a sender to a receiver. The communication is termed complete when the receiver receives the message and understands what it means.

May I point out an fobservation I saw in your last article. It was full of high sounding words which of course leave many readers like me not actually getting the message. I am not sure of your background but if I am right, you to be a reporter for Observer. I suggest that you replace high sounding words with simple words so your readers can get the message.

Editor Jawara's reaction:Thanks fella for that observation. I entirely agree with you in terms of the objective of communication. Certainly, there is no need to write if one's readers cannot comprehend. I used about 7 big words, and i have to admit that i did that on purpose. If you go back to my previous writings, i rarely use big terms.

The important thing here though is that i agree with your assesment and i would use that to improve my articles in the future. Thanks a bunch for your observation.

I must add that i enjoy your contributions as well.

Muhammed A Jawara

Breaking News:President Jammeh To Be Provided Free Holidays, Salary, Cars After His Fall- A New Law Reveals
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 (1139 reads)

Deposed Gambian Presidents, be it constitutional or unconstitutional can now enjoy free foreign holidays, cars and personal staff for the rest of their lives, including their spouses and loved ones,according to a new law enacted by the Gambian Parliament. The controversial bill which was enacted into law also provides free personal secretary and a monthly salary of D15,000 Dalasis (excluding other incentives) for outgoing Gambian Presidents. Under the new law, the state is also duty bound to provide gas and security for former Presidents.

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Letter to Sunnu, the Chief of our land-Commentary
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 (751 reads)

By Muhammed Jawara

Letter to Sunnu, the Chief of our land

Dear Sunnu,

Greetings to you from your old friend Muhammed Jawara. I greet you in the name of peace with all the protocols observed. Heaven knows why it is so important for me to write you this letter to remind you of your duties as ordain by the laws of our land. I do understand that power can be sweet as it can be lethal, but I also know that one of the good traits of a true friend is to be a good reminder for your friend when the need arises.

Breaking News:44 Ghanians Killed In Gambia-Commonwealth urges Kufuor to pursue case!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 (935 reads)

The administration of President Yahya Jammeh may soon face international Enquiry regarding the gruesome murder 44 Ghanaians who were killed by trigger happy Gambian soldiers about a year ago. A local paper in Ghana called the Daily Graphic quoted the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative as having said that 44 Ghanaians were killed via extra-judicial means in The Gambia last year. The Daily Graphic report followed local and international pressure on the Kafuor administration to pursue the killings of their nationals in the Gambia. The Freedom Newspaper was reliably informed by a top military chief at the GAF Head Quarters that the murdered Ghanaians were mistaken to be rebels set to wage an armed resurrection against the Jammeh government. According to the said insider, the men were accosted by armed soldiers with modern weapons who engaged them for hours prior to their subsequent killings. The murdered men were spotted in a boat by the navy, who alerted the GAF command to help them with reinforcement to tackle the suspected dissidents, sources revealed. Concerned by such developments, the Commonwealth Human Rights initiative is mounting pressure of the Ghanaian government to take up the issue with the Jammeh government. Below is the full story. Please read on..

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Lies, Damn Lies and The Man-Dida Halake Supports Jammeh!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006 (1070 reads)

Disclaimer:The views of Dida Halake do not represent the position of the Freedom Newspaper. This paper cannot be hold liable for the content of his piece. His views are his and etirely his. We hope our position is clear. This Editor also wants to point out that he does not remember any Daily Observer staffer or freelancer with the name Dida Halake. Perhaps, Dida is using a pen name to take issues with the former administration. At Freedom, we believe in Free Expression and would never at any given time attempt to censor views of Gambians and non Gambians alike. It's wrong for Dida Halake to think that we will attempt to censor his views. We only drop stories that does not meet editorial standards. This paper is open to all and sundry. Thanks.
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ByDida Halake,
Kotu via Leeds UK.

Greetings Pa Mbai,

I hope you do remember me from our days at the Daily Observer - and buying and sharing Benechin up on the terrace. My piece below is in SUPPORT of Jammeh, but I am sure you will publish it in the interest of balanced journalism. Regards.

Liars, Damn Lies and The Man
There are lies, damn lies, being spewed about The Man, a great leader for The Gambia, Africa and the Third World. But let me explain first how the lies began and how I met one of those original liars at a time when The Man was just an unknown soldier.

Breaking News:About 40 NIA Agents Fired-Sacked Officers React!
Monday, December 11, 2006 (1301 reads)

About 40 officers of Gambia's feared National Intelligence Agency are without job at this hour, as President Yahya Jammeh fired officers suspected of being disloyal to his administration. Some of the fired officers who spoke to this paper claimed that the Agency was being "Jollanised" these days and their sacking was politically motivated. According to the aggrieved officers, the President was favouring his own tribe men and women at the Agency by appointing them into key positions in that discredited intelligence office. Some of those sacked came mainly from the Central River, Western and Upper River Divisions of the Gambia. The protesting officers who wished to remain anonymous hinted that the President fired agents suspected of having family relationship with the murdered intelligence chief Daba Marena and other agency officials currently standing trial on coup related charges. They claimed that they were victims of state sponsored mass cleansing of NIA staffers from a majority tribe. A good number of the intelligence officers sacked served numerous years prior to their unceremonious dismissal.

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THE LEGACY OF FORMER CHILEAN DICTATOR GENERAL PINOCHET:
Monday, December 11, 2006 (382 reads)

THE LEGACY OF FORMER CHILEAN DICTATOR GENERAL PINOCHET: WAS HE A NATIONAL HERO OR AN EMBODIMENT OF INHUMANITY?

BINNEH S MINTEH
STAFF WRITER.

The night time fires that lit the skies of the Chilean capital Santiago after the death of the one time controversial and powerful dictator General Augosto Pinochet brought his legacy to a heated debate. General Pinochet as one could recall, ruled the South American nation after a bloody coup that brought him to power. Overthrowing the regime of his predecessor President Allende in the early 1970’s (just 18 days after sworn in as the head of the Chilean army), Pinochet used the anti-communist umbrella to brutally torture and murder thousands of Chilean citizens. What does one therefore make of his legacy? Was he a national hero or the embodiment of inhumanity? These are some of the questions lingering in many hearts and minds today.

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Breaking News:Police Chief Demba Sowe Fired-His Comments on Aziz Tamba Lands him into troubles!
Monday, December 11, 2006 (1131 reads)

Reports reaching this paper at this hour say police commissioner Demba Sowe has been fired. Mr.Sowe's sacking has to do with his recent comments linking the jailed APRC bigwig Aziz Tamba with the President. Up to the time of going to press, Demba Sowe's sacking has not been reversed. He was quoted by the Daily Observer as having said that "the police investigation revealed that the accused person - apparently close to the President - "took advantage of his political position and engaged in things that were incompatible with his portfolio. He was arrested for what he was illegally doing". Demba went as far saying that "Mr Tamba used the name of the President to take goods, such as fuel and animals from people. According to him, this conduct "was not liked by the President".

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Horomsi:President Jammeh Suffering From Mental Illness! A Government Minister Shares his Experiences..
Sunday, December 10, 2006 (1407 reads)

Horomsi:Over the years, I have been expressing the need for President Yahya Jammeh of the Gambia to be accorded with mental treatment. Our President is sick and therefore needs help.This country is being presided over by a mad head of state, who needs urgent medical help. President Jammeh and his supporters should not take offend of my statement. It's geared for the common good. As far as he occupies that high office, we as Gambians deserve the right to enquire about his health status and if need be, we offer solutions that can cure his ailing health. Mr.Jammeh, in my mind is suffering from paranoia and a history of mental illness. If Jammeh or any of his followers dispute my claim, let them prove me wrong. It's time we invite psychiatric doctors to evaluate his mental status.

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