Baba Hydara
Baba Hydara is a prominent Gambian human rights advocate and a founding member of the Victims Centre, which aims to support victims of the Jammeh regime. He is the son of the late Deyda Hydara, a journalist who was murdered in 2004, and has been an outspoken critic of the lack of accountability for atrocities committed during former President Yahya Jammeh's rule.
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Mr Baba Hydara, the general director and co-editor of The Point, welcomed the UN Resident Coordinator during his visit.
Le Coordinateur Résident de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) célèbre le combat de longue date du quotidien The Point pour la liberté de la presse
Gambia· 2026-02-03
The Point’s Managing Director, Baba Hydara, expressed appreciation for the visit and emphasised the long-standing relationship between the newspaper and the United Nations.
UN Resident Coordinator commends Point’s longstanding defence of press freedomGambia· 2026-01-30
Ambassador Samadov had discussion with co-publisher Baba Hydara.
Azerbaijan Ambassador holds talks with PointGambia· 2025-12-19
Baba Hydara is a co-editor of The Point and the son of Deyda Hydara, reflecting on the emotional significance of the anniversary.
Le quotidien The Point se rappelle à la mémoire de Deyda Hydara et renouvelle son combat pour la liberté de la presse lors de son 34ème anniversaireGambia· 2025-12-17
Baba Hydara expressed pride in the newspaper’s resilience and reflected on the emotional significance of its 34th anniversary.
Point clocks 34, remembers Deyda, renews fight for press freedomGambia· 2025-12-16
Baba Hydara is a founding member of the Victims' Center and has spoken out about the need for justice.
Les victimes de l’ancien président Jammeh réagissent à la mort de Bora et au mandat d'arrêt contre MangangGambia· 2025-03-13
Baba Hydara, the son of the late Deyda Hydara and a founding member of Victims Centre, reacted to the death of Bora Colley.
Jammeh victims react to Bora’s death, Manjang’s arrest warrantGambia· 2025-03-13