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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Victims of Jammeh-era Abuses Warn Against Former President’s Return Without Justice

Victims of former President Jammeh are calling for him to face prosecution for human rights violations investigated by an Independent Commission upon his announced return to the country in November 2025. More in this statement from the Alliance of Victim Lead Organisations (AVLO).

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Victims Demand Reparations and Prosecution as MoJ Reveals Over D20 Million Disbursed

The Victim Centre is well into its musical caravan in its quest to raise awareness of the government’s White Paper responding to the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC).

During the tour, victims continued to demand reparations and prosecution of perpetrators identified in the report. Meanwhile, the Minister of Justice has responded to a parliamentary inquiry on the government’s disbursement of funds to the newly established Reparations Commission. More in the report.

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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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