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| Speaker of the National Assembly |
1. That it is with sorrow and dismay we express our profound sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims of the 15th June, 2018 incident in Faraba Banta , Kombo East, West Coast Region;
2. That proper medical care be given to those shot and injured and, if need be, be sent abroad for proper treatment if such cannot be offered in the country;
3. That those who lost their lives as a result of the shooting due compensation be given to their families;
4. That those who survive bullet wounds be also given due compensation, particularly those who may emerge debilitated by injury;
5. That an independent body be appointed to enquire into the circumstances which led to the occurence of the incident of 18th June, 2018 , in Faraba Banta, Kombo East, West Coast Region;
6. That the coroner's inquest be instituted to enquire into the cause of death of those who lost their lives;
7. That Government table, or cause to be tabled, the Report of the investigation before the National Assembly not later than 14 days of receiving the said report;
8. That those found guilty should face due process of the law;
9. That henceforth Government halt all sand mining operations in the area;
10. That the license for sand mining issued to the contractor be revoked with immediate effect;
11. That the issue of sand mining in the area be reviewed and considered critically, given that it affects the livelihood of the community concerned;
12. That in future, communities be involved in the negotiation before implementing such schemes in their localities;
13. That henceforth, part of the proceeds derived from tapping resources in localities be plough back to communities as dividend for the development of the localities;
14. That the State undertake immediately measures to ensure the security and protection of the people of Faraba Banta, Kombo East, West Coast Region;
15. Call upon the community of Faraba Banta, Kombo East, West Coast Region to refrain from violence and allow due process of the law to take its course;
16. That the State take all reasonable steps and efforts to prevent Police brutality and human rights violations in the future;
17. That the Mines and Quarries Act 2005 be reviewed with urgency and that a wide consultation among stakeholders be conducted before approval is given to issuing license;
18. That Government expedite the Security Reform Process including all the security apparatus;
19. That the State ensure that Security Officers do not use live bullets on unarmed civilians;
20. That the National Assembly Select Committee on Environment , Sustainable Development and NGO Affairs to monitor the implementation of this resolution and ensure that Government update the National Assembly periodically;
21. That the Clerk of the National Assembly immediately forward this Resolution to the relevant authorities and institutions.
DONE IN BANJUL, THE GAMBIA, this Twenty-first Day of June, in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand and Eighteen.
Office of the Clerk
National Assembly
BANJUL
21st June, 2018
