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Junglers’ release is in long-term interest of victims— Justice Minister
The Justice Minister Abubacarr Tambadou has told journalists on Monday that his decision to release the 3 Junglers who have testified before the Truth Commission about 2 weeks ago is in the best interest of the victims of the human rights…
Gambia politico: Justice Minister’s release of Junglers abuses his powers
Yanks Dabo
The Gambia’s Justice Minister and Attorney General, Baa Tambedou, has abused his powers and authority in refusing to prosecute the former henchmen of the former Gambian Dictator Yahya Jammeh, who were accused by the country’s…
Why hasn’t Fatou Bensouda indicted Yahya Jammeh at the ICC?
Dr. Ousman Gajigo
The testimonies over the past couple of weeks at the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) made for a compelling viewing. No one is quite surprised by all the crimes that occurred under Jammeh's…
Brikama Area Council promises protesters a listening ear
On Thursday, protesters demanding efficient and improved service delivery from the Brikama Area Council have met the regional authorities to formally share their concerns over how they are being governed.
The Brikama Area Council has…
Do not allow anyone to hoodwink you: Protest is not violence
By Madi Jobarteh
The Gambia Constitution was approved in a referendum in 1996 and came into force in 1997. In that Constitution it is categorically stated that each and every Gambian has a right to freedom of assembly which can only be…
Kombo South: From fighting to save environment to fighting for survival
The three fishmeal factories in Kombo South have a combined demand of 75 million kilos of fish a month. In this story, Kerr Fatou follows disputes between the natives of the Kombo South and the fishmeal factories and mining companies.…
‘Education changes everything for a girl’
Press release
The SaGG Foundation (Sponsor a Gambian Girl) is a girls’ education movement, with the aim of championing the cause for the education of girls in The Gambia. Education is a basic human right and our vision is to advocate…
#IAmToufah makes the message clear: We are not going to wish the rape crisis away
By Satang Nabaneh
In dealing with past human rights abuses and upholding standards of respect for human rights, The Gambia’s transition from an abusive regime to democracy must also entail justice for victims of gender-based violence.…
UDP urges Interior Minister to swiftly probe Ousman Darboe’s death
The leadership of the United Democratic Party has urged the Interior Minister to swiftly investigate the death of Ousman Darboe, a Sierra Leonean national who died following a brief police detention.
Press Release by UDP
The leadership…
Gambia’s full terror exposed before the TRRC
There seem to be no limit to what will be revealed before Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC). This week, the first three members of former president Yahya Jammeh’s infamous hit squad – the Junglers –…