Document #1045710

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)

Gambia: Release of Mr. Moses Richards [GMB 002 / 0911 / OBS 113.1]

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/gambia/2011/10/d21444/

ecoi.net description:
On 14 October, Moses Richards, a lawyer and former High Court Judge, who is known for defending victims of human rights abuses in politically sensitive cases, was released following a presidential pardon; in September, Richards was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment with hard labour
Country:
Gambia
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)
Published:
19 October 2011
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/gambia/2011/10/d21444/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1045710 (former ID 204022)

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