{"id":91693,"date":"2025-12-10T14:50:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T14:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/pastef-urges-government-to-drop-charges-against-touray"},"modified":"2025-12-10T16:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T16:05:41","slug":"pastef-urges-government-to-drop-charges-against-touray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/pastef-urges-government-to-drop-charges-against-touray","title":{"rendered":"PASTEF Urges Government to Drop Charges against Touray"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>PASTEF The Gambia has urged the government to ensure fairness and avoid what it describes as \u201cselective justice\u201d in the case of human rights advocate Borry Touray, whose recent charges have sparked political debate.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Friday, 5 December 2025, the movement called on state institutions \u2014 particularly the Gambia Police Force \u2014 to operate independently and free from political influence. It said the handling of Mr. Touray\u2019s case raises serious questions about impartiality within the justice system.<\/p>\n<p>PASTEF argued that Mr. Touray\u2019s long-standing record in human rights work should have been considered before levelling charges against him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA caution would have been sufficient, and he stands ready to clarify or apologize if his comments were misunderstood,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>The movement also voiced concern over what it described as escalating political hostility and inflammatory rhetoric, especially on social media. It urged political parties, leaders, and supporters \u2014 particularly within the main opposition \u2014 to exercise restraint and prioritize national peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Gambia belongs to every citizen, and our shared future depends on preserving peace, justice, and inclusive development,\u201d PASTEF noted, warning that these values cannot flourish amid tension or selective enforcement of the law.<\/p>\n<p>As the country approaches future elections, the group called on all stakeholders to address political disagreements through dialogue and democratic processes. It also appealed directly to the Inspector General of Police to drop the charges against Mr. Touray, \u201cand allow the nation to move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>PASTEF reaffirmed its commitment to peace, justice, and democratic governance, stressing that national stability depends on fairness from both institutions and political actors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. PASTEF The Gambia has urged the government to ensure fairness and avoid what it describes as \u201cselective justice\u201d in the case of human rights advocate Borry Touray, whose recent charges have sparked political debate. 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