Gambian authorities should adopt the reforms recommended by the country’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC)—including ensuring journalists are not prosecuted for sedition—work to swiftly hold former President Yahya Jammeh and members of his “Junglers” death squad to account for their crimes against journalists, and end the culture of impunity[Read More…]
Tag: Human rights
TRRC: ‘Gov’t To Issue Suspension Letters This Week’
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…]
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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