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Gambia human rights situation goes to Scottish parliament
Friday, 19 November 2010 17:09
The Campaign for human rights in Gambia, through the leader of the Scottish
Green Party Patrick Harvey, last Tuesday 16th November tabled an Early Day Motion at the Scottish Parliament condemning human rights abuses in Gambia.Thirteen Scottish MPs supported the Motion, with more expected to support it.
The motion demands that the Parliament condemns the reported catalogue of human rights abuses taking place in Gambia, which, according to Amnesty International, include torture, secret detention, lack of fair trials and the disappearance of many people including journalists, civilians and politicians; highlights the case of missing journalist Ebrima Manneh who disappeared after allegedly attempting to publish an article criticizing the Gambian Government for violations of human rights; expresses solidarity with the people of Gambia in facing these reported abuses and who are now living in what it sees as a culture of silence; particularly supports those Gambians who are resident in Scotland but who might feel unable to speak out about the situation in their country for fear of the consequences. The motion also urges the UK and Scottish governments to ensure that international pressure is put on the Gambian Government in defense of human rights.
It is supported by: Mike Pringle, David McLetchie, Patricia Ferguson, Robin Harper, Sandra White, Gil Paterson, Dr Bill Wilson, Aileen Campbell, Hugh O'Donnell, Kenneth Gibson, Bob Doris, Bill Kidd, John Wilson.
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