Halifa , a former presidential candidate , heads the People 's Democratic Organization of Independence and Socialism and is minority leader in Gambia 's national assembly . Amnesty International : 1,000 seized in Gambia in `` witch-hunt '' campaign . Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died . Amnesty says Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is behind the campaign . Comment:
Amnesty International : 1,000 seized in Gambia in `` witch-hunt '' campaign . Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died . Amnesty says Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is behind the campaign . Comment: