People still move freely despite border closure
Jun 23, 2020, 12:58 PM
Despite the closure of all Gambian border entry points, people still move freely between The Gambia and Senegal.
This further declaration shall last for a period of twenty-one days pursuant to section 34(2), with effect from today 10th June 2020.
Therefore, all the Emergency Regulations issued under the Emergency Powers Act shall continue to apply during the period of the state of public emergency.
Signed:
Ebrima G.Sankareh
The Gambia Government Spokesperson
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Fury in Wellingara over distribution of covid-19 relief package
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CPA calls for better child protection as child abuse upsurges
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