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Yundum Barracks: Remains of 7 soldiers found in first mass grave
After two weeks of digging, a determined team of investigators have finally discovered remains of seven bodies. The grave could contain more, according to police forensic expert Thomas Gomez. Among the mandates of the Truth Commission is to…
Forensic investigators “found” mass grave of “November 11 killed soldiers”
After more than a week of digging, investigators finally stumble on bones believed to be remains of November 11, 1994, killed soldiers.
Investigator from the Truth Commission and forensic experts from the Gambia Police Force have found…
High Court grants Touray, FJC bail on TRRC witness interference charge
The High Court of The Gambia has granted bail two former top Government officials charged with interference of a potential witness before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission on Tuesday.
Yankuba Touray, a former state…
Koro’s allege murder was never investigated—Former justice minister
The attorney general and minister of justice in 1995, Mustapha Marong, said the death of the country’s former finance minister was never investigated. Marong said he has never received any information or request to carryout coroner’s…
Ex-State Guard commander unaware of Jawara’s evacuation to American vessel
Lamin Kaba Bajo is the current president of the Gambia Football Federation who has served as minister in former Government.
Lamin Kaba Bajo, commander of the State Guards soldiers in 1994, has claimed he was unaware of the evacuation of…
Njie “Ponkal” named in several executions denies culpability
Babucarr Njie, former bodyguard to Sanna Sabally, appears before the Commission on Monday but he denied any wrongdoing despite the fact that he was mentioned as participant in several executions on November 11, 1994.
Babucarr Njie, a…
‘Jammeh asks investigators to stop probe into Koro’s death’
The police chief who investigated the death of the former finance minister Koro Ceesay concluded that he was murdered. He said the claim by the military rulers that he was involved in a car crash was a cover-up, though done immaturely.…
Army dismisses “controversial” TRRC witness Colley
Warrant Officer Class 2 Lamin Colley who admitted “accidentally” killing Sgt Fafa Nyang has been dismissed from the army.
A highly placed source has informed Kerr Fatou that the former army medic implicated in the November 11 killings…
Arrested ex-NIA operative Senghore charged with perjury
Lamin Senghore is nicknamed The Assassin, a title he has come to have because he was a “fast leaner”. Senghore was seen to be largely uncooperative with the Truth Commission during his testimony on April 8.
Lamin Senghore, a resident…
Court discharges Yankuba Touray, FJC
The lawyers representing the two accused persons said the state has brought another case against them at the High Court. The state neither confirms nor deny but argues for the accused to be discharged as they withdrew the case.
Yankuba…