Товарищ Мизулин
In a speech before newly promoted army chiefs on 7 December 2009, President Jammeh said: "We will not encourage lesbianism and homosexuality in the military. It is a taboo in our armed forces. I will sack any soldier suspected of being a gay or lesbian in The Gambia. We need no gays in our armed forces."

Jammeh also has drawn international criticism for his claim he can cure AIDS with an herbal body rub and bananas.