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2025-02-06
Yaya Dampha, the coordinator for NPP supporters in the diaspora, has defended the Barrow government against accusations of failure by the GFA party. Dampha highlighted the government's efforts in transitional justice, including holding perpetrators accountable and establishing a hybrid court system. He also criticized former officials for their past actions and called for citizens to confront the realities of the current situation.
2025-02-05
The Gambian government's decision to feature former President Yahya Jammeh's image on billboards commemorating the country's Diamond Jubilee has sparked controversy. Critics, including human rights activists and legal professionals, argue that this move undermines the country's transitional justice efforts and glorifies a leader known for his brutal regime. The debate reflects broader issues in The Gambia's post-Jammeh era regarding reconciliation and national unity.
2025-02-04
The Gambia's Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, and his adviser, Ida Persson, have discussed the country's transitional justice programme on West Coast Radio, highlighting the broader corrective measures being undertaken by the state. The programme, which includes the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC), is part of a strategy to address systemic challenges that have affected the nation for over two decades. Despite criticism and allegations of procedural deficiencies, the Ministry of Justice continues to prioritize legality, fairness, and procedural rigor in addressing the nation's complex historical challenges.
2025-01-28
Gambia's Justice Minister has appealed for international support to establish a hybrid tribunal to address human rights violations committed during the Yahya Jammeh regime. The tribunal, which requires an estimated $60 million in funding, aims to prosecute individuals named in the truth commission's report and provide reparations to victims. The government is committed to implementing the tribunal and other transitional justice recommendations to promote reconciliation and accountability.