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.
AKI Trial Proper to Begin After Ministry of Health Submits Key Evidence
High Court Judge Justice Ebrima Jaiteh announced on Thursday, 14th November 2024 that the trial for the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) will begin on 21st November 2024, pending the submission of crucial documents from the Ministry of Health to support the plaintiffs' claims.
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.
FactCheck: Did ECOWAS Reject Partnership with Gambia to Establish Special Tribunal?
In July 2024, two of the country’s leading newspapers reported or published articles stating that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) rejected a partnership to establish a special tribunal in The Gambia to try perpetrators identified in the Truth, Reparations and Reconciliation Commission (TRRC).
The headlines are MISLEADING.
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.
Is The Gambia Facing a Rape Pandemic?
In Africa’s smallest mainland country, The Gambia, subjecting anybody to sexual activity against their will is a criminal offence, but how often are offenders prosecuted?
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.
AKI Legal Suit Set for Trial in November 2024
The Acute Kidney Injury legal suit which has seen some 27 bereaved parents claim up to D405 million in damages after their children were killed from contaminated cough syrups, has been adjourned for pre-trial in October 2024.
AKI Court Case Adjourned to End of January 2024
The Acute Kidney Injury court case where 19 bereaved parents are seeking redress from the Gambia Government was adjourned to the end of January 2024 to allow for Indian company Maiden Pharmaceuticals to be served.
AKI: Bereaved Parents Sue Government for D285 Million in Damages
The parents of 19 children who died from Acute Kidney Injury have filed a law suit against Maiden Pharmaceuticals, Atlantic Pharmaceuticals, the Medicines Control Agency, the Ministry of Health and the Attorney General on 30th June 2023.
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