Gambian Journalists Jailed

by PK Jarju

The six Gambian journalists who were standing trial on various charges ranging
from conspiracy to publish seditious publication, publishing seditious publication, conspiracy to commit criminal defamation and criminal defamation have all received a two year mandatory jail term.


The six journalists- Pap Saine, Sam Sarr, Ebrima Sawaneh, Sarata Jabbie- Dibba, Pa Modou Faal and Emil Touray were found guilty on all charges by Nigerian born Justice Emmanuel Fagbenle.

The six were also ordered to pay a hefty fine of D500,000 (US$20,000) or serve an extra four year jail term.

Find below the details of their sentence:

Count 1 - 2 year prison term.
Count 2 - A fine of Dalasis 250,000 (US$10,000) or a two year prison term
Count 3 - A fine of Dalasis 250,000 (US$10,000) or a two year prison term
Count 4 - 2 year prison term
Count 5 - 2 year prison term
Count 6 - 2 year prison term.


The sentences run concurrently.