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 Posted - 25 May 2006 : 16:12:18
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REPORTER CHARGED WITH FALSE PUBLICATION
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
Aziz Bojang, the Public Relations Officer of The Gambia Police, has said that the detained reporter of The Independent Newspaper, Lamin Fatty, has been charged with false publication and broadcasting.
Speaking to Foroyaa on Monday, ASP Bojang said Fatty’s charge is contrary to section 181A (1) of the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2004. When asked about the general well-being of Fatty, Bojang said he did not know his condition. He added that all he can say is that Fatty is at the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).
On when the detained journalist will appear in court, the Police spokesman said: “When investigations are ready.”
Lamin Fatty was arrested in April and has since then remained in NIA custody. Prior to his arrest, his paper, The Independent, was closed down and its general manager and editor-in-chief were detained for weeks.
Source: Issue No. 40/2006, 25-28 May,2006
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