members working in this country
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- Most covered free expression issues in this country
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On the eve of presidential elections in December 2016, the authorities shut down the entire internet and mobile networks across the country, supposedly to prevent the spread of false information
Freedom House
16 November 2017
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A UN report released in March found that state intimidation of journalists in the Gambia amounted to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or even torture.
Freedom House
23 April 2016
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Former online journalists tortured and released without charge on accusations of sending sensitive information to "enemies" of the government
Freedom House
31 October 2015
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Ranked 176th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
2 May 2015
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Ranked 181st in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
2 May 2014
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"Government stiffens criminal laws on press, Internet activities"
Committee to Protect Journalists
12 February 2014
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Ranked 155th in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
31 January 2014
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Ranked 179th in annual global media freedom report
Freedom House
1 May 2013
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Media Foundation for West Africa
26 January 2013
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"The government continued to intimidate and persecute journalists, the political opposition, sexual minorities, and members of civil society throughout the year"
Freedom House
16 January 2013
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"The whole world can go to hell. If I want to ban any newspaper, I will," says President Yahya Jammeh
Committee to Protect Journalists
22 February 2012
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Ranked 141st in annual press freedom index
Reporters Without Borders
25 January 2012