As many Gambians are still struggling to come to terms with the ‘utter violence’ that Gorgui Sow inflicted on his wife, former Victim Support Coordinator of the TRRC, Kaddyjatou Kuyateh, has added her voice to the chorus of recriminations. “Justice has to prevail,” she voiced out in an interview with[Read More…]
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Victims Need To Close Ranks – Hon. Madi Ceesay
The National Assembly Member for Serrekunda West, Madi Ceesay, has urged victims of Yahya Jammeh’s two-decade-long regime to come together as one. He said they can only get redress if they are able to form a ‘formidable force.’ Ceesay made this remark during an exclusive interview with JollofNews after having[Read More…]
Building Peace: Plotting A Route Towards Democracy In The Gambia
After two decades of dictatorship, The Gambia is on the road towards democracy and respect for human rights, The UN is working closely with the government on this journey, a process that involves facing up to the country’s violent past. For Isatou Ceesay and Tombong Njie, the term “witch hunt”[Read More…]
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…]
Press Release: TRRC Submits More Copies Of Final Report To Government
The Secretariat of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has submitted an additional ten hard copies and fifteen soft copies on flash drives of its final report to the Ministry of Justice for onward distribution to stakeholders. These include the National Assembly, the United Nations Secretary General and other[Read More…]
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