Brussels, 19/04/2000 (Agence Europe) - On 14 April, the Portuguese Presidency released the following statement on behalf of the EU.
"The European Union has learned with concern of recent confrontations in The Gambia between students and security forces and deeply regrets that they have led to serious injuries and deaths. The EU seeks the reassurance of the Government of The Gambia that the alleged incidents which triggered the disturbances are dealt with by the courts without prejudice. The...