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BANJUL Thursday, June 04, 2009 (IRIN) - Despite government efforts to reduce the number of children living and working in Gambia's streets, the phenomenon continues, with hundreds of children vulnerable to violence, exploitation and abuse, child rights activists say.

DAKAR Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (IRIN) - Arbitrary kidnappings and beatings of citizens in The Gambia, allegedly involving President Yaya Jammeh’s forces, signal a deterioration of human rights, says Amnesty International.

BANJUL Friday, April 03, 2009 (IRIN) - Government officials say this year’s groundnut harvest will prove the once-devastated industry is about to bounce back, but farmers say many obstacles remain.