The Gambia: Information on the treatment given to members of the Fulani ethnic group in the past five years by the previous government
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 February 1995 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | GMB19606.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, The Gambia: Information on the treatment given to members of the Fulani ethnic group in the past five years by the previous government, 1 February 1995, GMB19606.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6abe318.html [accessed 19 May 2023] |
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The president of the Canadian African Solidarity, who is knowledgeable on Gambian politics, explained in a telephone interview with the DIRB, that the Fulani are the secondest largest ethnic group in the Gambia (3 Feb. 1995). He further stated that the Fulani were represented in the government but following the for the abortive coup d'Etat of 1981, their power within the government diminished (ibid.). As a result of this, compared to other areas in the Gambia, Fulani -dominated areas have lagged behind in terms of development because the previous government of Sir Dawda Jawara tended to neglect them. Consequently, many Fulani, including a vice-president, resigned from the previous government because they felt marginalized and that believed that their interests were not being met (ibid.).
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
African Canadian Solidarity, Ottawa. 3 February 1995. Telephone interview with DIRB.
