Parliament members grilled the Defense Minister about foreign troops still camped out across Gambia. Omar Jammeh from Janjanbureh demanded proof of any deal that allows Senegalese soldiers to stay. The minister explained these forces belong to ECOMIG peacekeeping mission from West Africa. Ghana and Nigeria also have troops under this same regional agreement. Defense Minister Sering Modou Njie said Gambia signed a different security pact with Senegal back in 2017.
Several lawmakers refused to accept these explanations from the government official. Bakary Badjie from Foni Bintang wanted to know when foreign soldiers would finally pack up and leave. Alagie Ceesay from Sabach Sanjal asked which agreement covers troops stationed around Foni and Banjul areas. The minister repeated that all foreign forces operate under ECOMIG command structure. Many parliament members seemed frustrated with these vague answers about troop deployments.
Lawmakers brought up an embarrassing incident where two Senegalese guards stole items from former President Jammeh's house. The Defense Minister admitted he knew nothing about what happened to local traders who bought the stolen goods. Senegalese authorities fired both soldiers after the theft came to light. Parliament members demanded the government share the full bilateral agreement with Senegal for review. The minister agreed to provide the document but would not promise any specific date for delivery.
Several lawmakers refused to accept these explanations from the government official. Bakary Badjie from Foni Bintang wanted to know when foreign soldiers would finally pack up and leave. Alagie Ceesay from Sabach Sanjal asked which agreement covers troops stationed around Foni and Banjul areas. The minister repeated that all foreign forces operate under ECOMIG command structure. Many parliament members seemed frustrated with these vague answers about troop deployments.
Lawmakers brought up an embarrassing incident where two Senegalese guards stole items from former President Jammeh's house. The Defense Minister admitted he knew nothing about what happened to local traders who bought the stolen goods. Senegalese authorities fired both soldiers after the theft came to light. Parliament members demanded the government share the full bilateral agreement with Senegal for review. The minister agreed to provide the document but would not promise any specific date for delivery.
