Explainer: List of 90 Adversely Mentioned Persons Revealed
The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice (MoJ) issued a list of 90 adversely mentioned persons in the Truth, Reconcilliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) in July 2022. The TRRC is a commission enacted by the National Assembly in 2017 to investigate the human rights violations that occurred under the leadership of former President Jammeh from 1994 to 2016. More in this feature publication.
Justice Minister says “Government is Willing to Discuss on Public Order Act”
Justice Minister, Hon Dawda A. Jallow, conceded to public concerns after the Spokesperson of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) challenged him to amend draconian sections of the Public Order Act. More in this feature publication highlighting President Adama Barrow’s government promises to address the Public Order Act.
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?
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