It is three solid years
Yes the crime has been committed, though it could have been averted if all was well. How ever since the killers were not stopped until they carried out their heinous act, it is only proper and fair that the law takes its course. The onus is upon government to make sure the killers are brought to book.
Since December 16 2004 when our colleague was killed, the journalists, under the organization of the Gambia Press Union, which Hydara himself served at one time as the Chairman which position is now called President felt unsecured as the killers of our colleague are walking freely and in disguise, who will be the next victim keep on hunting us.
Hydara did not only stop at serving the
It is only in the good name of the
Journalists like any other class of people are not and cannot be above the laws of the country. If they act against the laws, the law should be applied as required equally if they step on others rights let the law be applied. This has always being the position of us as individuals or as an organized group at the Gambia Press Union. But on the other hand if others also violate our rights the law should be applied.
It is in this line that we are also calling on the government; to do what ever it will take them in bringing those who killed Deyda Hydara some three years ago to book. I am of the belief that if the files of Deyda are not closed by now some improvement would have taken place. I therefore call on the relevant authorities to reactivate investigations into the killing of Deyda.
I pray that his killers are brought to book in the soonest possible time. And to his family and colleagues I say keep up the courage.