(JollofNews) – Victims of right abuses including torture, arbitrary arrest, prolong detention and extra-judicial killing by the previous Gambian regime of President Yahya Jammeh have formed an association to help advance their cause for justice. The association, the Gambia Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations (GCVHRV) which is already[Read More…]
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Gambia Charges Eight Jammeh Supporters With Breach Of Peace
(JollofNews) – Authorities in the Gambia have charged eight supporters of former President Yahya Jammeh’s APRC party. Ousman Rambo Jatta, Isatou Jatta, Isatou Jawara, Ebrima Jatta, Babucarr Jatta, Kebba Jarju, Manyima Jatta, Ousainatou Jallow and Mammie Jatta are jointly charged with criminal trespass, common assault and prohibition of conduct conducive[Read More…]
Gambia’s President Promises Strong And Independent Judiciary
(JollofNews) – President Adama Barrow of the Gambia has renewed his government’s commitment to promote and strengthen an independent judiciary and the rule of law in the country. He said Gambians have opted for freedom and an end to tyranny in the last election and the country will never again[Read More…]