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| Mr Sisay |
Gambia Press Union confirmed yesterday that the
managing director of Teranga FM radio station, Mr Alagie Sisay has been
released after twelve days in the custody of the state.
"He was dumped in the streets of Yundum, near
the Airport, at 11pm, where his family picked him after he telephoned to inform
them of his release, says Saikou Jammeh secretary general of
the union.
"Although Mr Sisay has given no further details
regarding his ordeal, his family confirmed that no criminal charge was leveled
against him. It has also been confirmed that he was not in good health
conditions and had to undergo check-up at a medical facility. "
On 2 July, Sisay, manager of the community radio
station Taranga, was at his compound close to the radio station, when he was
informed by a friend that two men in plain clothes were looking for him at the
station near his house. When Ceesay went to talk to them, his friend also tried
to follow the exchange but was told by two men to go away.
"The prolonged detention of Mr Sisay is an
infringement on his constitutional right not to be detained beyond 72 hours.
His apparent mistreatment is deeply regrettable," Jammeh added.
He said the GPU is committed to the protection and
promotion of press freedom and freedom of expression.
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