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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 02:30:47
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DUTA KAMASO, MALICK MBOOB RELEASED
Madam Duta Kamaso
Photo credit: Friends of Sutukoba
Former Parliamentarian of Wuli East Constituency, Madam Duta Kamaso, and the former Communications Officer at the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital, Mr. Malick Mboob, have been released from the National Intelligence Agency, where they were detained for more than six months. Sources say that the duo were released from custody on Monday, 9th October 2006. The source said they were released unconditionally.
When this reporter visited the home of the former Wuli East Parliamentarian, he was met by a young man who confirmed to him that their loved one was at long last freed and was at home. On her physical health condition, Duta is said to have recovered a bit but a family source said they have to take her to a doctor for more check up.
The family members of the former RVTH Communications Officer, Mr. Malick Mboob, also confirmed his release and said: "Malick looks physically fit." He is said to be in a good condition of health.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 88/2006, 12-15 October, 2006
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 16:05:38
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This is indeed a very good news.I thank the government for their step to release these people to their families and hope other detained persons will also be either brought b4 a court of law or released.
This indeed a step to reconciliation and living as one with a collective aim which is seeing the Gambia prosper. |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 17:31:01
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Bro Jany.,
-1+1=0; becareful not to thank the wrong people. People shouldn't beg for freedom and liberty-God given rights (courtesy of Baba Galleh);
Rather, we should insist on our freedom and liberty.
I thank God for freeing them; also i congratulate both for regaining their freedom. When i looked at her picture, i didn't want to remove my eyes on her face. She is a mother. I wish her a faster recovery from the emotional stress. |
"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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Edited by - Dalton1 on 15 Oct 2006 17:34:08 |
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 18:50:04
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You are right Dalton.
We dont need to tthank people for releasing others. What is is important is for the rule of law to take root. We should walk with our bellies asking for forgiveness. The legal code should be the instruments of justice.
If they did anything wrong they should be charged and face the law. Having people forviving in a sense is a mockery to our judicial sytem. Innocence or guilt should be determined by the courts. |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 19:49:23
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| Good points Kondorong. This realease could be politically motivated as was the arrest and detention. Let justice takes its course! |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 20:52:26
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It is indeed a welcome news to hear of the release of Hon. Kamaso and Mboob. It is a step in the right direction. Their release is the right thing to do just as we call on the President to DO THE RIGHT THING and honor the wishes of the people.
He should take the responsibility, man up to himself and do what justice demands. All political and other detainees should be released unconditionally as their constitutional rights have already be violated. Whatever allege wrong they might have done, their fundamental human rights have been violated and setting them free of all charges is the humane thing to do.
In addition, Hon. Kamaso and Mr. Mboob should file law suits against the government for unlawful detention and imprisonment. High profile lawyers from the Bar association should represent them and fight their case upto the high court. They may not win any monetary damages but will be recorded in the history books as people who defend their fundamental human rights against injustice.
I know this could be hard for the family and they may not want to go through this ordeal again. However, it is significant that someone for once stand up for what they belief.
The high court judges should take full moral and ethical responsibility seriously and deliver a fair and historic verdict in such cases. Anything less, they don't derseve to be licensed as legal practitioners and they should all resign in shame and for failing to honor their oath of office. |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 20:56:48
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dbaldeh. Its not advisable to go that length. Do you want her back in cells by challenging the authorities and Gambin democracy? Its the same faith with that of Lwayer Mariam Denton and Mrs Denton is more competent to deal with legal issues and had mandates from the International community. She is lucky to have freedom and let her allow the case to be laid to rest please.
Thanks for contribution as we appreciate diverse opinions! |
Edited by - kobo on 16 Oct 2006 20:58:29 |
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Dalton1
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Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 23:29:50
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Bro Kons.,
You got the points. It's like arresting someone, and then release him/her, and call that "mercy". Hell no! In our national anthem, it says "Let justice guide our actions." Now, if i may ask what happened to this sentence alone?
Kobo,
I think Baldeh's take on it will yield something positive. The case for Sabally (St. Augustine). If i were them, i will file a complaint with the local courts, and the international community.
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"There is no god but Allah (SWT); and Muhammad (SAW)is His last messenger." shahadah. Fear & Worship Allah (SWT) Alone! (:
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kobo
United Kingdom
7765 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 23:35:38
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quote:
Originally posted by Dalton1
Bro Kons.,
You got the points. It's like arresting someone, and then release him/her, and call that "mercy". Hell no! In our national anthem, it says "Let justice guide our actions." Now, if i may ask what happened to this sentence alone?
Kobo,
I think Baldeh's take on it will yield something positive. The case for Sabally (St. Augustine). If i were them, i will file a complaint with the local courts, and the international community.
Why didn't Lawyer Mariama Denton resolved to do so with the backing of the International community on her side and as a competent solicitor?
There are no hope and it is not advisable to take the risks. Duta and close relatives would resolved that and they knew whats best for her under present circumstances? |
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 01:39:20
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Kobo, I perfectly understand your concern and it is valid. I mentioned that they may not want to go that route which, is their choice to make.
Am saying though if I were her? I would have taken that route and whatever happens, happens. Sometimes the easy route is not always the best route. This is the subdue mode that majority of our people are put into and this guys will never have mercy on someone who gives up so easily on them.
I wish Hon. Kamaso the very best in her freedom and I hope they don't come back to get her again because they are notoriously known to not only victimise someone once but crush you for good. There must be an end to this lack of respect for human dignity. What goes round comes round. It is her today tomorrow is someone among them may be the big FISH. We have seen the most brutal of mankind come down like fallen debre.. It is a matter of time  |
Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 18:04:27
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What use would a dead freedom fighter have for the people who need his/her voice to sing the freedom song?
What use would an incernated freedom fighter have for the people when those outside to fight for his/her resease have their mouths sealed for fear they would end up six feet like him/her?
What use does a freedom fighter have for his people when those very people agreed to clap dance and return to office one who the freedom fighter thinks should be voted out?
What wrong does it make to thank for the release of someone you think is innocent of the alledged crime he/she is accused of.As our courts nor our laws are able to do anything to secure their release?
My friends I think most of you have either lost realities in Africa or the Gambia or maybe,you have stayed too long in Europe and America to know African politics and leasdership.
Some Leaders even if they want to be good and capable,followers would make them semi Gods thus creating fear in people in his name.Sometimes even without his/her knowledge or even if with his knowledge,they would use alledge lies to make him belief that you are indeed an enemy they potrayed you to be.
You know and I know that:
African presidents were and still remain as the law.
They imprison whom they choose and allow their release when they choose.So If that is the reality,those serving the head of states should be the real patriotic citizens who tell him/her the only truth and nothing but the truth.Thus averting unwarranted arrests which always or mostly turns out to be no case to answer cases and the affected parties would only get released without compensations for injuries suffered.Who would take the state to court for false imprisonment and win.People don't think of such tjings.All they think matters is to get a perdon and go home.
Proof me wrong if you think I am!
Much more with all that when majority of people voted them into office,what ever, they are democratically ellected and no one, no one who loves democracy should say otherwise.
peace
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 18:14:51
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Once again Janyanfara your words of wisdom are commendable. The release of Duta Kamaso and Malick Mboob must be of great to both of them, their families and supporters especially after hearing terrible rumours of Duta's death during the elections. It is good to see her alive and I hope a health is much better than of late. I wish her a speedy recovery.
Peace
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 18:19:07
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Thanks my dear wounderful sister.
Thats why a woman in society is a source of spring where thirsty people can tap for a drink always.All mothers grief when a child is losdt even if it is not their own for who knows when her's would bethe next victim.I respect you for you are a source of spring for Africa!
Peace
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dbaldeh
USA
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Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 19:02:47
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Janyanfara, I agree with some of your comments. However, I have reservation on your idea that a Jailed freedom fighter have no impact on the course. Here I quote
"What use would a dead freedom fighter have for the people who need his/her voice to sing the freedom song?"
History has taught us that the people who make the greatest impact in any struggle do not live to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Do you mean to tell me then, that Dr. King's fight to free blacks in American and the world had no impact on the final freedom of his people? Would you not agree with me that infact his greatest impact and legacy came after he was cowardly gunned down?
Do you further imply that Mandela's 26 years in Jail had no effect on the fight against apartheid and the final freedom of our brothers and sisters in South Africa? I do not want to belief this is what you mean to say, or do you?
Brother Janyanfara, the biggest threat to our democracy and freedom is silence and fear of victimisation. So long as no one is willing to stand up for what is right, then there shall never be change for the best interest of our people. This idea of being grateful for temporary regaining ones freedom will never last. We all know those people who have been victims in one way or the other continue to be victims. They give them a break and come back to pick them up again.
We must understand why our people voted for someone who has left no stone unturned to brutalize almost everyone. People fear for their lives and succumbed to pressure in the hope of surviving. At the end of the day there shall neither be peace nor survival.
Finally, I respect any decision Hon. Kamaso and any victim makes in their lives to regain freedom. Freedom cannot be temporal and a people cannot be free when they are held hostage and live in constant fear. This is not freedom, it is enslavement in the name of accepting power by the President. This is my position... What say you?
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Baldeh,
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi
Visit http://www.gainako.com for your daily news and politics |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2006 : 23:38:48
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| MAWDO AHALI GONGA |
Edited by - kondorong on 17 Oct 2006 23:39:13 |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Oct 2006 : 01:41:47
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As far as am concerned I have now became very wiery and disillusioned on Gambian politics and democracy!
God bless the FREEDOM FIGHTERS!
Good luck!
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