The dominant voices in The Gambia have closed down a mainstream radio station condemning of long-serving ruler Yahya Jammeh.
Insight operators requested Teranga FM's conclusion without giving reasons, said Emil Touray, the leader of the Gambia Press Union.
This is the primary indication of a crackdown on the media since Mr Jammeh rejected annihilation in the 1 December survey.
Mr Jammeh initially seized control in a bloodless overthrow in 1994.
He at first yielded to property engineer Adama Barrow, however then propelled court activity to abrogate the outcome, saying the survey was defaced by anomalies.
The discretionary commission said the survey was free and reasonable.
Four National Intelligence Agency agents and a cop went by the workplaces of Teranga FM on Sunday to request its conclusion, a staff part told AFP on state of obscurity.
There has been no official remark from the administration.
'Atmosphere of fear'
Station supervisor Alagie Ceesay was captured in July 2015 on charges of rebellion and "distribution of false news" - claims he denied.
The Gambia positioned 145 out of 180 nations in media battle bunch Reporters Without Borders' 2016 World Press Freedom Index.
It said there was "an atmosphere of dread around anything remotely to do with news coverage".
The UN and West African local body Ecowas have encouraged Mr Jammeh to regard the will of the general population and venture down when his term closes.
Ecowas authorities say that neighboring Senegal's troops are prepared to intercede if Mr Jammeh declines to hand energy to Mr Barrow on 19 January.
Mr Jammeh said that any organization would be a "demonstration of war".
Mr Barrow brought about a noteworthy furious about vanquishing Mr Jammeh by 43.3% to 39.6%.
The Gambia has not had a smooth exchange of force since autonomy from Britain in 1965.
It is a well known visitor goal in light of its shorelines.
Insight operators requested Teranga FM's conclusion without giving reasons, said Emil Touray, the leader of the Gambia Press Union.
This is the primary indication of a crackdown on the media since Mr Jammeh rejected annihilation in the 1 December survey.
Mr Jammeh initially seized control in a bloodless overthrow in 1994.
He at first yielded to property engineer Adama Barrow, however then propelled court activity to abrogate the outcome, saying the survey was defaced by anomalies.
The discretionary commission said the survey was free and reasonable.
Four National Intelligence Agency agents and a cop went by the workplaces of Teranga FM on Sunday to request its conclusion, a staff part told AFP on state of obscurity.
There has been no official remark from the administration.
'Atmosphere of fear'
Station supervisor Alagie Ceesay was captured in July 2015 on charges of rebellion and "distribution of false news" - claims he denied.
The Gambia positioned 145 out of 180 nations in media battle bunch Reporters Without Borders' 2016 World Press Freedom Index.
It said there was "an atmosphere of dread around anything remotely to do with news coverage".
The UN and West African local body Ecowas have encouraged Mr Jammeh to regard the will of the general population and venture down when his term closes.
Ecowas authorities say that neighboring Senegal's troops are prepared to intercede if Mr Jammeh declines to hand energy to Mr Barrow on 19 January.
Mr Jammeh said that any organization would be a "demonstration of war".
Mr Barrow brought about a noteworthy furious about vanquishing Mr Jammeh by 43.3% to 39.6%.
The Gambia has not had a smooth exchange of force since autonomy from Britain in 1965.
It is a well known visitor goal in light of its shorelines.
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