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.
ACHPR to Investigate Gambia Press Union's Concerns Over Press Freedom
The ACHPR has noted that it would investigate claims by the Gambia Press Union that Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression are in decline because of the Government’s reluctance to repeal draconian media laws and acting on threats to utilize said laws to summon media personnel to court.
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.
CSOs Raise Concerns on No Consultation on “2024 Draft Constitution”
After the Government issued the 2024 Draft Constitution last week Civil Society Organisations have issued press releases reacting to the Government's lack of consultation on the publication of the "Draft 2024 Constitution".
MoYS: D283 Million Independence Stadium Renovation to Conclude in July 2024
Sports Minister Hon Bakary Badjie revealed that The Gambia Government will spend some D283 million to complete two renovation phases of the country’s only National Independence Stadium which is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024.
Ghanaian Victims Petition The Gambia's Justice Minister
Ghanaian Victims petitioned The Gambia’s Minister of Justice during a public lecture on the Transitional Justice process today 3rd May 2024. The petition titled “The Cry of the Ghanaian Victims of the 2005 Gambia Killing”, includes concerns and five demands for The Gambia Government signed by 36 people.

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