Renowned international lawyer Essa M. Faal, has been named as the lead counsel to the Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC, which will be looking at the misdeeds of the previous regime of President Yahya Jammeh. In his capacity as lead counsel, Mr Faal will be responsible for guiding[Read More…]
Justice
Justice Minister Denies Okaying Release Of Norwegian Paedophile
As the fallout over the pardoning of a Norwegian Paedophile in the Gambia continues, the country’s Attorney General has denied recommending his release to the president. Abubacarr Tambadou said the pardoning of Svein Åge Sandåker was never brought to his attention for advice and he was not aware of his[Read More…]
Dr. Omar Janneh: Objections To Some Of The Appointments Of The Intended Commissioners Of Gambia’s TRRC
On August 20/21, 2018, the Ministry of Justice announced the names of the 11 individuals intended to be appointed by the President as Commissioners of The Gambia’s TRRC. The public were invited to submit objections to the nominations by August 30, 2018. Seeing as I live in the UK and[Read More…]