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Gambia News: Bajinka's Detention Clocks One Year

Today, 16 April 2008, marks one year of detention for Yahya Bajinka, an NIA operative. Mr. Bajinka, who is a brother to Major Kalipha Bajinka (a former ADC to the President and now at large) was arrested on 16 April, 2007, at Brikama by plain clothes officers. Yahya Bajinka was said to be detained at Mile Two Central Prisons.

He was seen twice at the Royal Victoria Teaching Hospital in Banjul but the relevant authorities have repeatedly denied having him in their custody. He was seen sometime towards the end of last year and also on 19 February, 2008 under armed escort by a soldier and prison wardens. Family sources have, on many occasions, expressed concern over the health conditions of their loved one. They said they have made repeated demands for the relevant authorities to release Yahya Bajinka unconditionally or charge and arraign him in a competent court of law. They noted that Bajinka is yet to be charged or arraigned before the courts in the country.