(JollofNews) – A magistrate court in the Gambian capital, Banjul, Thursday granted a government request to issue a warrant for the arrest of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko, who is currently detained by Swiss authorities. A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of six other senior military officials[Read More…]
Human Rights
Gambia: Ex-President Jammeh’s Victims Step Up Fight For Justice
(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…]
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…]
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