More than five years ago Gambian strongman Yahya Jammeh was defeated in a shock election result by now-President Adama Barrow. Many thought this would usher in an era of change after 22 years of alleged human rights atrocities, but critics are concerned that many Jammeh loyalists remain in the new[Read More…]
Human Rights
ICJ To Rule On Myanmar’s Objections To Rohingya Genocide Case
The Gambia has accused the military of murder, rape and torture of the Muslim ethnic minority. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) plans to deliver its judgement on Myanmar’s objections to the genocide case brought against it by The Gambia, on July 22. In a statement issued Monday the ICJ[Read More…]
Bafuloto Man Confesses To Murder
A Bafuloto man has confessed to killing his brother and could be arraigned before the courts any time soon, the police reported on Monday. The murder occured last week when Edward Nzally stabbed his brother, Yassin Nzally, to death following an argument, the police said. He fled the crime scene[Read More…]