EU demands ‘immediate halt’ to executions in Gambia

The European Union called Sunday for an “immediate halt” to executions in Gambia after reports that President Yahya Jammeh had begun carrying out a threat to clear death row by mid-September.
Gambiau2019s President Yahya Jammeh had pledged to hang all those awaiting execution by mid-August. Net photo
Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh had pledged to hang all those awaiting execution by mid-August. Net photo
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