Reparations Commission Commences Payments to Victims of Jammeh-Era Abuses

By Seedy Jobe

The Gambia Reparations Commission has begun disbursing payments to victims of human rights violations committed during the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh, marking a major milestone in the country’s ongoing pursuit of justice, accountability, and national reconciliation.

In a press release issued on Monday, January 12, 2026, the Commission announced that it has started the payment process for eligible victims of abuses that occurred between July 1994 and January 2017. The Commission said it is currently engaging with verified victims and victim groups to finalize the necessary steps for disbursement.

“The Commission is actively contacting eligible victims and victim groups to verify information and complete the necessary steps for disbursement,” the statement said. Payments are being made in phases, beginning with victims whose violations date back to 1994.

To facilitate the process, victims are required to present a valid form of identification, bank account or Wave mobile money details, and, where applicable, supporting documentation from the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC). The Commission urged victims who have not yet registered or who need to update their information to do so promptly by contacting 7200044, 3434688, or via email at info@reparationsgm.com.

The Commission also appealed to community members, civil society organizations, and the general public to assist victims—particularly those in remote areas or with limited mobility—in completing their registration and verification processes.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to delivering transformative, transparent, and victim-centered reparations in accordance with our mandate,” the statement concluded.