How Committed is President Barrow’s Government in Progressing TRRC Prosecutions?
Since the TRRC recommended prosecution of those bearing the most responsibility, President Barrow’s government continues to tout it’s commitment to prosecution. However, back in 2021, President Barrow’s NPP attempted to go into an Alliance with former President Jammeh, which failed, leaving the President in Alliance with the APRC led by Speaker Jatta. These mixed messages have necessitated this review of the government’s efforts to complete it’s implementation plan on prosecution on time.
Access to Justice at the ECOWAS Court: Challenges and Opportunities
This feature publication highlights the experiences of plaintiffs who filed cases at the ECOWAS Court of Justice and what the ECOWAS Court is doing to enhance access to justice. The story highlights cases of enforced disappearances and violations of journalists including torture and unlawful imprisonment using laws that are still in place in The Gambia.
AKI Court Case Adjourned After Judge Summoned to Parliament
The Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) legal suit where some 27 bereaved parents have filed for damages against the Government and two Pharmaceutical Companies was adjourned to the 12th of November 2024 after High Court Judge, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh failed to appear at 2:15 pm today 29th October 2024.
Over 150 Cases Pending in Justice Jaiteh’s High Court as AKI Pre Trial Proceeds
The first day of pre trial saw Justice Jaiteh proceed with the trail after a brief break for the Defense to collect his documents to support his argument. However, Justice Jaiteh was adamant as he urged the hearing to proceed citing over 150 cases in his high court to address.
Explainer: How the 2024 Draft Constitution Varies from the 2020 Draft
This explainer identifies the key changes between the 2020 Draft Constitution and the 2024 Draft Constitution.
GAF Shooting Victim Raises Concerns to Appear Before Military Panel
The GAF has summoned the witnesses to the shooting which occurred on 26th August 2024 in an attempt to launch an investigation into the incident which left one Stanislas Gomez with a bullet still lodged in his thigh. Meanwhile, the GAF has refused to cooperate with the NHRC to allow them to interview members of the State Guard Battalion involved in the shooting incident.
GAF Shooting Victim Breaks Silence One Month Later
Exclusive interview with a GAF shooting victim one month after their shooting.
Explainer: Why The Gambia Gov’t Rejected Only One Amnesty Application Recommended by the TRRC?
This publication reviews the government's decision made after it received recommendations for Amnesty from the TRRC resulting in the granting of four Amnesty Applications and rejection of one.
MoJ: Victims Commission to be Established in First Quarter of 2024
Back in December 2023 the Justice Minister revealed to Parliamentarians that his Ministry would establish a Victims Commission in the first quarter of 2024. However, now that the third quarter is almost complete the question remains if a Victims Commission will be established in 2024 at all.
The Italian Mafia Who Trained the Junglers Death Squad
The Junglers, a defunct death squad of the former President, were allegedly trained by an unknown Italian Mafia known only as Franciso Caso. This story unveils how he infiltrated the Gambian Security under false pretense and taught them to kill innocent civilians.
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