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Post-TRRC Unit Head Says Gambia Lacks Forensic Capacity to Locate Victims of Enforced Disappearance
Ida Persson, head of The Gambia’s Post-Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission
By Makutu Manneh
The Gambia lacks the forensic expertise and scientific tools needed to locate and identify victims of enforced…
Post-TRRC Unit Head Explains Gambia’s Special Mechanism for Prosecuting Rights Abuses
Ida Persson, head of the Post-TRRC Unit at the Ministry of Justice
By Makutu Manneh
Ida Persson, head of the Post-TRRC Unit at the Ministry of Justice, has explained why The Gambia chose to establish a Special Accountability…
Darboe Says Justice Must Come Before Reconciliation, Pledges Full TRRC Implementation
By Seedy Jobe
The leader of the United Democratic Party, ANM Ousainu Darboe, has pledged to fully implement the recommendations of The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission within five years if elected…
Gambia’s Special Prosecutor Lays Out Evidence-Driven Strategy for TRRC Cases
Martin Hackett, Special Prosecutor
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia’s special prosecutor, Martin Hackett, has outlined a prosecution strategy for crimes identified by the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission, saying his…
Special Prosecutor Pledges Fair Trials as Gambia Moves Toward TRRC Prosecutions
By Seedy Jobe
The Gambia’s special prosecutor has pledged to pursue cases stemming from the country’s truth commission with respect for both victims and defendants, stressing that accountability for past abuses must be…
Information Minister Ceesay Accuses Some CSOs of Fabricating Dictatorship Narratives for Donor…
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services
By Makutu Manneh
Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, the Minister of Information, Media, and Broadcasting Services, has accused some civil society organizations in Africa,…
Gambia Confirmed as Nonpermanent Co-Chair of Global Alliance for the Missing
Sering Modou Njie, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Gambians Abroad
By Fatou Sillah
The Gambia has been nominated to serve as a nonpermanent co-chair of the Global Alliance for the Missing,…
Madi Jobarteh Says Lack of Character Among Political Leaders Is Hindering Gambia’s Development
Madi Jobarteh, Executive Director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice
By Seedy Jobe
Madi Jobarteh, executive director of the Edward Francis Small Center for Rights and Justice, has argued that The…
Madi Jobarteh Challenges Political Coalitions to Make Agreements Public
By Seedy Jobe
Human rights activist Madi Jobarteh has called on political parties and coalitions contesting The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election to publish the agreements underpinning their alliances, arguing that voters…
Kebba Jome: $2.5M Transfer from Jammeh’s Seized Assets a ‘Big Boost’ for…
Kebba Jome, vice chair of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations
By Seedy Jobe
Kebba Jome, vice chair of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations, has welcomed the transfer of $2.5 million recovered from the sale of…