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BambaLaye
USA
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 Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 20:48:13
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Correction of President Carter's Comments on The Gambia
Carter Center (Atlanta)
PRESS RELEASE
August 24, 2006
Posted to the web August 24, 2006
The Carter Center regrets The Daily Observer's selective citation of a private letter from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to President Yahya Jammeh, giving readers the false impression that President Carter supports President Jammeh and his policies.
President Carter, as a private individual who supports grass roots human rights defenders throughout the world, often will communicate his concerns about specific human rights violations in confidential letters to Heads of State. On occasion, this can allow for a respectful exchange and exploration of remedies. The Carter Center does not release these letters. In this case, a pro-government newspaper came into possession of one such letter and chose to reprint the single favorable sentence in which President Carter congratulated President Jammeh for hosting the recent African Union summit.
If The Daily Observer had accurately reported the full content of the July 24 letter, the Gambian public would have learned of President Carter's concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in their country. In particular, President Carter asked President Jammeh to help ensure the fair trial or release of Ms. Mariam Denton, a human rights lawyer and Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience who was arrested in April 2006 and had been held for months without charge before being released. We were encouraged to learn that the government does not apparently intend to pursue any charges against her and hope this begins a clear shift in government policy that will now allow human rights defenders to work without fear of reprisals.
Ten years ago, The Carter Center issued a public statement, expressing concern that "human rights abuses [are casting] a pall over the political process." At that time, the Center called on the Jammeh-led government to take steps to protect human rights and promote peace and good elections. With elections due next month, it is with regret that we feel it necessary to repeat this concern.
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Newfy
Western Samoa
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Posted - 28 Aug 2006 : 22:41:55
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| Thanks Bamba. I was really surprised when I read Carters comments in the Observer knowing his concern for human rights. I appreciate that you provided us with up to date correct information. It brings up an issue that we must always questions news sources and all information on the Internet since the information may be incorrectly reported. |
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BambaLaye
USA
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Posted - 28 Aug 2006 : 23:07:43
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Well, they've been getting away with lots of lies and indecent spinning for the "Dirimo" in Kanilai. This one will be a lesson for them; atleast to show them decent people will not ignore attempts by skunks like Saja Taal sullying their reputation with the most lame spin. President Carter is well respected to be sullied in such a manner.
The sad thing is, you will not see the Daily Observer put out a correction or apology for its readership. They have few decent people, if any running that paper. Sad indeed. |
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