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NHRC Urges Gov’t to Establish Anti-Corruption Commission

Celebrating five years of existence, citing numerous achievements on Thursday 23rd May 2024, the Gambia’s NHRC took stock of steps taken by the government to fight corruption and urged the Executive to double up its efforts by taking “all necessary steps to enforce and implement the Anti-Corruption Act 2023”.

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Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Africa Askanwi Gambia Transitional Justice, Human Rights, Africa Askanwi Gambia

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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Human Rights, Education, Youth, Lost Publication Askanwi Gambia Human Rights, Education, Youth, Lost Publication Askanwi Gambia

Kebba Secka killed by Police: The Gambia must address fundamental flaws in Security Sector immediately

A police statement announced that UTG student Kebba Secka was brutally stabbed to death by a police officer on 7th July 2025. In reaction to this, Team Gom Sa Bopa issued this statement calling for justice for his killing and to address fundamental flaws affecting the security sector immediately. More in their statement.

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