Testimony before a Gambian truth commission linking former president Yahya Jammeh to numerous grave crimes during his 22 years in office should be followed by criminal accountability, Human Rights Watch said today with the release of a video, “Truth and Justice in Gambia.” On May 27, 2021, the Gambia Truth,[Read More…]
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Madi Jobarteh Reveals Positive Covid-19 Test
Activist Madi Jobarteh, has become the latest high profile Gambian to test positive for coronavirus. Mr Jobarteh revealed the positive test on Monday evening. In a Facebook message to his followers, the prominent activist wrote: “I’ve just tested positive for Covid-19. I am under self quarantine and seeking your best[Read More…]
Momodou Lamin Sillah: The Man Who Refused To Be Silent By A Dictator
22nd October 2002 started out like any other day for Muhammed Lamin Sillah alias, Ndongo. It was a warm, sunny and a busy day in the office for the Amnesty International’s representative in the Gambia, who was due to give interviews to local journalists regarding the conduct of the presidential[Read More…]
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