Deyda Hydara was a brave journalist in Gambia. He started a newspaper called The Point. He worked there for many years.
Mr. Hydara also wrote for other newsgroups and shared stories from Gambia with the world. One group he helped was Reporters Without Borders.
Before The Point, Mr. Hydara was on the radio. His show was on Radio Syd in Gambia. He was a very busy reporter.
But something sad happened on December 16, 2004. It was the 13th birthday of The Point. That night, someone killed Mr. Hydara.
After he died, his wife, Maria Hydara, took over his job. She made sure the newspaper continued.
Many people considered Mr. Hydara a hero. He told the truth about Gambia and wanted his country to be free and fair.
Mr. Hydara also wrote for other newsgroups and shared stories from Gambia with the world. One group he helped was Reporters Without Borders.
Before The Point, Mr. Hydara was on the radio. His show was on Radio Syd in Gambia. He was a very busy reporter.
But something sad happened on December 16, 2004. It was the 13th birthday of The Point. That night, someone killed Mr. Hydara.
After he died, his wife, Maria Hydara, took over his job. She made sure the newspaper continued.
Many people considered Mr. Hydara a hero. He told the truth about Gambia and wanted his country to be free and fair.
