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Gambians Angry As Extent of Jammeh's Brutality Surfaces

As the extent of his alleged dirty dealings and human rights violations now comes to the surface, public anger is rising. The Gambia is confronting its past under his leadership between the mid-1990s and 2017 and people are convinced that Jammeh has gotten off scot-free, writes Deutsche Welle.

Gambia: Anger as Extent of Jammeh-Era Corruption and Brutality Surfaces

DW, 18 April 2019

The extent of corruption and brutality during The Gambia's Yahya Jammeh-era is starting to surface via a truth and reconciliation commission set up by an administration recycled… Read more »

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Banjul, The Gambia.

Gambia: Sanna Sabally Confesses to Gross Atrocities He Committed

Foroyaa, 25 April 2019

Sanna B. Sabally has made some confessions before the TRRC about his involvement in the killings and gross human rights violations of soldiers and civilians during his tenure as… Read more »
Gambia: TRRC - UDP's Demba Touray Narrates 1996 Denton Bridge Incident

Foroyaa, 24 April 2019

Demba Touray, a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has given testimony before the TRRC about the 1996 Denton Bridge Incident involving UDP militants and members of the… Read more »
Gambia: TRRC - Witness Explains How Sanna Sabally Rescued Him From Singhtey's Wrath

Foroyaa, 9 April 2019

Ex-Corporal Alagie Kebbeh, has told the TRRC that Captain Sanna Sabally saved him when Captain Edward Singhatey attempted to kill him. Read more »
Gambia: At TRRC - Lt. Sanyang Says Alleged Torturer Still Serves Under Gaf

Foroyaa, 25 March 2019

Lieutenant-Colonel Baboucar Sanyang told the TRRC that his alleged torturer who nearly suffocated him to death in 1995, still serves in the Gambia National Army. Read more »