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 Posted - 09 Dec 2006 : 15:41:09
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At Court Martial
Lawyer Jobarteh Cross Examines Witness
By Fabakary B. Ceesay and Annia Gaye
Lawyer Lamin Jobarteh has described Abdoulie Sowe, the first prosecution witness in the ongoing court martial as a congenital storyteller. Jobarteh made this statement at the Yundum Barracks on Thursday 7th December 2006.
Detective Sowe told the court that he has brought along the report on the investigations he carried out on the alleged coup, the station diary and the report of activity diary. Counsel Jobarteh asked the court to allow him to go through the documents. He was allowed to go through the documents. Jobarteh put it to him that there is nothing in the report that shows that he (Sowe) has been to Captain Bunja Darboe’s office to recover anything. Sowe replied that he had earlier mentioned to the court that all activities were not in record: Jobarteh added that there is nothing in the report to suggest that he has recovered any videocassette at GRTS. Sowe replied that there is nothing in the diary. Jobarteh put it to him that there is no indication that he recovered anything from Colonel Lang Tombong Tamba. He replied that the only time he can answer the question is if he go over the report diary, but later said, it is not in the diary. Mr. Jobarteh asked him to describe the office of Captain Bunja Darboe. He said he cannot describe it because he was led to the place by Captain Darboe himself Jobarteh asked him where exactly is Captain Darboe’s office, Sowe said, in Banjul around Atlantic Hotel. Sowe added that he cannot remember whether the office is located at the first, second or third floor of the building. “Am putting it to you that, you are a congenital story teller,” says Jobarteh. Sowe replied, “all what am saying is the truth and nothing else.” Counsel Jobarteh further put it to him that there is nothing in the diary indicating his departure and arrival at Captain Darboe’s house. He replied in the negative. Jobarteh added that there is nothing in the diary to indicate that Captain Darboe has requested to be on air on Television and Radio, he replied in the negative. Jobarteh applied for the diary of action and the station diary to be tendered. There was no objection from the prosecution. The diary of action was marked as exhibit Q and the station diary as exhibit R. Jobarteh asked him to show the court from the station diary where he recorded the recovery of the micro tape, small cassette and the tape cassette. Sowe replied that the diary did not contain that. Jobarteh asked him to read out a portion in the station diary. Sowe indicated that he cannot understand the hand writing in the diary. Detective Sowe pointed out that he obtained a statement from Colonel Tamba. He said the statement is at the officer of the Crime Management Cordinator (CMC), Demba Sowe.
Mr. Sowe finally indicated that he has read out the cautionary statement of the accused person to him. Justice Akomoya Agim then ordered Sowe to stand down. He said, “Your long journey has come to an end and you are discharge. But in case, you are travelling to any part of the world, whether to Darfur or East Timor, make sure you inform the prosecution, because any of the defence counsels can decide to re-cross examine you again,” he said. Counsel, Borry S. Touray, reminded the court about the order to take the sick accused persons to hospital. He argued that the concern authorities have not fulfilled the court’s order. He told the court that Captain Yaya Darboe and Wassa Camara have complained of pain and they were not taken for treatment. The Director of Public Prosecution, Emmanuel O. Fangbenle, objected that the matter needs to be taken before the chamber for decision to be taken. Justice Agim, then asked Wharf to confirm whether they were taken to hospital. Wharf said, he received a complaint from Captain Camara, but that he was not taken for treatment. Agim asked him to take them to a government hospital and report whatever the doctor’s finding is.
Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.110/2006, 8-10 December, 2006
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