| For Immediate Release |
The Faraba Bantang Incident
The Democratic Union of Gambian
Activists, DUGA, holds President Barrow and his administration solely and
wholly responsible for the senseless murder of unarmed civilian protesters in
Faraba Bantang. We watch with horror as the Barrow government continues to
spiral out of control, from the murder of Haruna Jatta in Kanilai (with no
investigation, even though one was promised); to the arrests of peaceful
environmental activists; and now these senseless murders and arrest of a
journalist. It is appropriate to say that the Barrow government has lost its
way and is determined to consolidate itself by any means necessary.
We have said it, and will
unequivocally reiterates, we will never tolerate a return to dictatorship or
any form of tyranny in The Gambia. What was unacceptable under Jammeh is STILL
unacceptable in The Gambia today. We lay the blame squarely on President
Barrow and his government for arming the PIU with live bullets to quell a
peaceful protest.
We condemn, in the strongest
terms, the brutal killings and injuries of innocent citizens of Faraba Bantang. We call on the Barrow government to immediately
launch a comprehensive and independent investigation into this unfolding
national tragedy and bring perpetrators to justice.
Signed,
The Democratic Union of Gambian
Activists
