By Sarjo Brito
A Gambian migrant and a native of Brikama Newtown by the name Ousainou Darboe reportedly in coma in an Italian hospital in the city of Fermo. Little information is known about him, or his family as fellow migrants share his pictures on social media in hopes of getting the family to reach out.
“This boy you are seeing here is a Gambian migrant. His name is Ousainou Darboe living in Italy but right now he is in hospital in coma and in a critical condition in a city call fermo in Italy.
“We are looking for his family members in Gambia. He is from Brikama Newtown. His father’s name is Buba Darboe, and his mother’s name is Mariama,” a plea statement said.
According to the European Council on Refugees, more than 30, 000 Gambian migrants have arrived in Italy between the years 2015 and 2020. The plight of Gambian migrants in Italy and other parts of Europe continue to be cause for concern as young people continue to embark on the perilous ‘backway’ journey.
