Embassy of the United States of America
Banjul, The Gambia
April 20, 2007


Professor Abdoulaye Saine
Department of Political Science
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056


Dear Professor Saine:

I refer to your faxed message on April 16--received here April 19---and wish to assure you that my Embassy colleagues and I recognize the gravity of Ms. Fatou Jaw Manneh's circumstances.  We will continue to do all we can on her behalf of a just outcome of Ms.Manneh's case and on behalf of her well-being.  Our ongoing efforts include, inter alia, approaching senior officials about the case.


Sincerely,

Joseph D. Stafford
Ambassador.