I attended the launch of the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia on Tuesday (21/09/10). I first got involved when I was contacted by Local News Glasgow to attend a small protest to highlight the mistreatment of Gambian Journalists back in 2009 at Buchanan Street. When I arrived I met Alieu Ceesey who fled the Gambia in fear of his life just because he spoke against the Gambian Government. The Journalists that we were protesting for were not as lucky as Alieu and were unable to escape. They were being punished for doing their job.
I am pleased that a year later we now have an official campaign group set up. At the launch a number of people gave speeches including myself. We had cross party support for the campaign too. Anas Sarwar MP, Labour Glasgow Central, Cllr Danny Alderslow, Green Southside Central Ward and myself from the SNP attended the launch. Anne McLaughlin MSP, SNP Glasgow Regional Member, also sent a statement to show her support for the campaign.
At the launch I said in my speech how important it is for all political parties to work together on issues like this. When peoples lives are at risk there is no room for petty party politics. I also spoke about how I was pleased to be a founding member of the first ever campaign for human rights in the Gambia to be launched in Scotland, and even the UK. I said that this group is the group that will tell the UK Government that the people of Scotland do not want the UK Government propping up corrupt countries.
If you want to get involved in the Scottish Campaign for Human Rights in the Gambia Please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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