Deyda Hydara

Deyda Hydara

journalist Gambia

Deyda Hydara was a renowned Gambian journalist and the co-founder of The Point newspaper. He was known for his fearless reporting and criticism of the Gambian government under Yahya Jammeh. Tragically, he was assassinated in 2004, a crime that remains unresolved, and his legacy continues to inspire calls for justice and accountability in The Gambia.

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Gambia Gambia: Deyda Hydara was the journalist whom Sanyang was ordered to assassinate. 6

Sanyang Jammeh Kalifa Baginka Christina Giffin
The Point (Gambia): Lt. Col. Sanyang narrates how he defied orders to kill Deyda

Gambia Gambia: Deyda Hydara was murdered for routinely asking questions over the murders of young Gambians. 1

Yahya Jammeh Musa Sembene Ousman Sembene Landing Badjie Omar Barrow Pap Cheyassin Secka Ousman Jah Soulaymane Mansare Babou Njie Demba Ceesay Wassa Gassama
The Point (Gambia): Recollection: Journalist Alhagie Mbye revisits April 10-11 student massacre

Gambia Gambia: Deyda Hydara was Baba Hydara's father, who was murdered, prompting Baba's calls for justice. 5

Yahya Jammeh Bora Colley Sanna Manjang Baba Hydara Sheriff Kijera
The Point (Gambia): Les victimes de l’ancien président Jammeh réagissent à la mort de Bora et au mandat d'arrêt contre Mangang

Gambia Gambia: Deyda Hydara is mentioned as the late father of Baba Hydara. 5

Baba Hydara Bora Colley Sanna Manjang Sheriff Kijera Yahya Jammeh
The Point (Gambia): Jammeh victims react to Bora’s death, Manjang’s arrest warrant