| Faraba shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Faraba Banta, The Gambia |
| Date | 18 June 2018 |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Injured | 10 |
| Victims | 3 protestors |
| Perpetrators | Gambian police officers |
| Inquiry | Commission of enquiry led by Emmanuel Joof |
The Faraba shooting was an incident in the town of Faraba Banta, The Gambia, that took place on 18 June 2018. During a protest against mining operations, officers of the Gambia Police Force used live ammunition, firing on protesters. Two were killed instantly, with a third dying two days later. A number of other protestors and police officers were injured during the confrontation.