The ministry of justice is this week expected to issue letters of suspension to public officials recommended for such by the TRRC. “They (justice ministry) said the letters will be issued this week,” disclosed a dependable source. “We are not sure (issuance of suspension letters this week) but that’s what[Read More…]
Human Rights
IGP Reportedly Orders Shutdown Of 13 Stations
The Gambia’s police chief has reportedly ordered the immediate closure of 13 police stations across the country. IGP Ablie Sanyang is currently on a tour of the country and for the past few days, he has seen for himself some of the difficult conditions under which the police work. The[Read More…]
Gambia Under Yahya Jammeh: Witch Hunts, PTSD And Veiled Faces
For 22 years Gambians lived under the grip of former president, Yahya Jammeh, whose rule was marked by allegations of human rights abuses including killings, witch hunts and forced labour – although Mr Jammeh has previously denied wrongdoing. Since his shock election defeat more than five years ago, the country[Read More…]
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