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22: 192:"The most shocking attack on the independent media came in an August 10 arson attack on Radio 1 FM, a private station whose pro-democracy stance has made it immensely popular. ... the station was forced off the air for two days. The attack was foreshadowed by anonymous threats mailed to Radio 1 employees." 120:
The station was founded by veteran broadcaster George Christensen (died 2016) who was considered the doyen of Gambian community radio. The Radio station was victim of an arson attack on August 10, 2001 in which Christensen and a night watchman were injured while trying to extinguish the fire. One of
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Country reports on human rights practices United States Congress. House Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations - 2000 "Owner George Christensen, a radio announcer, and a watchman were injured while trying to extinguish the
176:"Pap Saine, co-publisher of The Point, said: “George was my childhood friend; he was an icon in the African media and he did train a lot of Gambians. “His Radio 1 FM also contributed a lot to the development of the electronic media and employed many talented youths." 46: 160:"Banjul — Gambians, especially 'Sunday Newshour' and 'Lovers Night' listeners have bitterly condemned the recent arson attack on Radio one FM, calling on the relevant authorities to punish those responsible." 121:
the station's journalist's houses was also set on fire. Radio 1 FM was among radio stations targeted in government clampdowns on journalists, with Christensen being arrested and taken to
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1491806613 - 2013 "October 23, 2001 George Christensen, proprietor of Radio 1 FM, was arrested and taken to the NIA headquarters."
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headquarters October 23, 2001, in the days following the
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General Public Condemns Radio 1 FM Arson Attacks
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Radio 1 Fm founder, veteran Gambian broadcaster dies
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Delayed Democracy: How Press Freedom Collapsed In Gambia p.124
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