Mahawa Cham Case: ECOWAS Court Adopts Amicable Settlement for Jammeh Era Unlawful Killing

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has adopted as a Consent Judgment an amicable settlement reached between the Government of the Republic of The Gambia and eight family members of Mahawa Cham in the case of Binta Jarju, Isatou Fatty, Lamin Cham, Bakary Cham, Fatou Cham, Kaddy Cham, Omar Cham and Limam Cham v. The Republic of The Gambia.

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WAVE Highlights Impact of “Notorious” Jungler Manjang in Enforced Disappearances Report

The Women’s Association for Women and Victims Empowerment (WAVE) has launched a new policy document on enforced disappearances, naming Jungler Sanna Manjang as “one of the most notorious perpetrators” during former President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year authoritarian rule. More in the news report.

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