AVLO Chair: “Slow Pace” of Govt’s Implementation of TRRC Recommendations is an Understatement for Victims
Despite various human rights defenders giving the government credit for implementing only 16 out of the 262 recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC), the Chairperson of the Alliance of Victim-Led Organisations (AVLO), Ms. Sirra Ndow, has expressed the victim’s dissatisfaction with the “slow pace” of progress. More in the publication.
Gambia Bar Association Welcomes ECOWAS Approval of Special Tribunal in The Gambia
The Gambia Bar Association welcomes the ECOWAS approval of the establishment of a Special Tribunal in The Gambia to prosecute alleged perpetrators who bear the most responsibility for human rights violations that occurred during the era of former President Jammeh.
The Gambia’s Victim Center Welcomes ECOWAS Approval of Special Tribunal in the Country
The Gambia’s Victim Center welcomes the ECOWAS Authority’s decision to establish a Special Tribunal in The Gambia that will prosecute persons deemed to have committed gross human rights violations in the country. More in the statement.
Chief Supt Colley: “Shocking” TRRC Revelations Should Serve as Turning Point for Police
During the opining ceremony of a two days training for Police Officers on the Prevention of Torture organized by the National Human Rights Commission, Police Supt Colley informed his colleagues that the shocking TRRC revelations should serve as a turning point for the Police. More in this detailed publication.
ECOWAS Approves the Establishment of Special Tribunal for The Gambia
At the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government held in Abuja, Nigeria, on 15 December 2024, a landmark decision was made to establish the Special Tribunal for The Gambia. More in the press release from the Ministry of Justice.
UNDP Launches Three Million Dollars Security Sector Reform Project
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched a 36-month Security Sector Reform Project worth $3,000,000 approximately (D210,000,000) for the Security Sector of The Gambia on the first week of October 2024 at Bakadaji Hotel, Kololi.
Former Jungler Michael Correa’s US Trial Postponed to Allow Defense File a Deposition
Former Jungler Michael Correa who was set to face trial in the United States from 16th to 27th September 2024 has been postponed indefinitely to allow for the defense to file a deposition.
Former Jungler Accused of Killing 11 People to Face Trial in the United States
Former Jungler Michael Sang Correa is scheduled to face trial for toturing his victims with beatings, electric shocks and covering their faces with plastic bags. Perhaps even more gruesome than this, the TRRC's Jungler Report highlights that Correa was involved in the killing of at least 11 people.
Is Jungler Michael Correa Escaping from Crimes of Enforced Disappearances?
The Alliance of Victim Led Organisations issued a statement on the day of enforced disappearances to highlight the importance of holding perpetrators of enforced disappearances accountable for their crimes.
NHRC Chair Urges Security Personnel to Commit to Principles of Human Rights and Justice
The Chairperson of the NHRC has urged members of The Gambia Armed Forces to commit to the principles of human rights, justice and equality for all whether civilians or members of the armed forces.
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