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Gambia: Treason Convicts Challenge Verdict

The ten military officers, who were convicted in April on treason charges, by a Court Martial, have filed an appeal at the Gambia Court of Appeal. Lamin Camara and Neneh Cham-Chongan, Counsels for Captain Pierre John Mendy, Captain Abdoukarim Jah, Captain Bunja Darboe, Lieutenant Momodou Alieu Bah, Private Alagie Nying and Lance Corporal Babou Janha have filed their appeals last week.

Borry Touray, counsel for Captain Yaya Darboe has also filed an appeal on behalf of the convict almost three weeks ago.

Lamin Mboge, counsel for Corporal Samba Bah and Lieutenant Pharing Sanyang also confirmed that he has filed appeals on the duo's behalf some weeks ago. Mboge refuted claims that he has withdrawn his representation for his clients.

Lamin Jobarteh, Counsel for Captain Wassa Camara could not be reached for comments. The ten convicts were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment by a Court Martial at the Yundum Military Barracks on April 19, 2007 following a six months trial for their alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government on March 21st, 2006.

Four of them who were sentenced to life imprisonment are Captain Bunja Darboe, Captain Wassa Camara, Captain Yaya Darboe and Second Lieutenant Pharing Sanyang.

Two of them who were jailed for twenty five years are Captain Abdoukarim Jah and Lieutenant Momodou Alieu Bah.

The remaining four convicts, all of whom received ten years jail terms, are Captain Pierre John Mendy, Corporal Samba Bah, Lance Corporal Babou Janha and Private Alagie Nying.