Executive Secretary of Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparation Commission (TRRC) Dr. Baba Galleh Jallow has appointed Alagie Barrow as the Commission’s Director of Research and Investigations. Mr. Barrow’s appointment is in accordance with Section 24 (1) of the TRRC Act, 2017. He will oversee and direct the work of a[Read More…]
Human Rights
Over 20 Prisoners Escape In Gambia’s Biggest Jailbreak
Authorities in the Gambia are hunting for over 20 inmates who broke out of a jail between Thursday night and the early hours of Friday morning. The inmates escaped from the remand wing of Jeswang Prison, eight miles outside the capital Banjul. The prison which was established in the 1980s[Read More…]
Faraba Banta Commission: More Villagers Give Evidence
The ongoing commission of inquiry looking into the deadly incident in Faraba Banta Billage, Kombo East, Monday conducted sites visit and heard testimonies from the villagers. The villagers testified against Julakay Entreprise sand mining activities that continue to spark controversy after causing loss of lives during a bloody protest in June[Read More…]
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