Gambia: There Can Be No Shoot to Kill Policy Under the Gambian Constitution

Gambia: There Can Be No Shoot to Kill Policy Under the Gambian Constitution

A statement made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has to be subjected to review by Foroyaa. During his tour of military installations around the country, the CDS told soldiers that the armed forces has a policy to deal with armed robbers, who the people see as a menace in the North Bank.

The Unlawful Military “Shoot-to-Kill” Order Is A Red Line — We Will Not Be Silent – The Standard Newspaper

Dear Editor, I write to express the gravest concern and unflinching condemnation of your recent public remarks, in which you confirmed that the Gambian Armed Forces have been given orders—by the Commander-in-Chief himself—to shoot and kill anyone suspected of armed robbery in border communities. Your own words leave no room for ambiguity. You stated: “Your order is not to negotiate. Anybody who attacks any Gambian village or shop either with a g…

THERE CAN BE NO SHOOT TO KILL POLICY UNDER THE GAMBIAN CONSTITUTION – Foroyaa Newspaper

A statement made by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has to be subjected to review by Foroyaa. During his tour of military installations around the country, the CDS told soldiers that the armed forces has a policy to deal with armed robbers, who the people see as a menace in the North Bank. Foroyaa has spoken to the PRO and he indicated that the statement shoot to kill was made but that any such policy must be bound by the Geneva Convention. The…