Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Authorities and civil society in greater jonglei identify key security threats, ponder solutions

    January 27, 2023

    Ghana reaches deal with insurers on domestic debt exchange

    January 27, 2023

    Africa should complement FDI with intra-regional to boost intra-continental trade: Ghanaian official

    January 27, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • Home
    • About Us
      • Profile
      • The Team
      • Advertise
      • Media Kit
    • Contact Us
    • Regions
      • Ghana
      • Nigeria
      • Kenya
      • South Africa
      • Europe
      • United Kingdom
      • USA (North America)
    Trending
    • Authorities and civil society in greater jonglei identify key security threats, ponder solutions
    • Ghana reaches deal with insurers on domestic debt exchange
    • Africa should complement FDI with intra-regional to boost intra-continental trade: Ghanaian official
    • With new deep sea port, Nigeria’s focus turns to better road, rail connections
    • Somalia welcomes killing of IS leader
    • Towards free market: Africa’s ‘prosperity dialogue’ confronts many barriers
    • France to recall Burkina ambassador over tensions, as troops prepare to leave
    • US blocks entry to those ‘undermining’ Nigerian democracy
    0 Shopping Cart
    Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn
    Africa BriefingAfrica Briefing
    Resources
    Support Us
    • News
    • Politics
    • Business
    • Energy
    • Technology
    • CryptoTech
      • Crypto News
      • Startups & Companies
      • Crypto Currencies
      • DeFi
      • Metaverse
      • NFTs
    • More
      • Videos
      • Opinion
    • Magazine
    Home » Gambian government urged to take firm action on prosecuting Jammeh
    Home Featured

    Gambian government urged to take firm action on prosecuting Jammeh

    Editorial StaffBy Editorial StaffJune 8, 2022No Comments0 Views
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram
    Ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    CIVIL society organisations have urged the Gambian government to ‘take concrete steps to bring former president Yahya Jammeh and his alleged accomplices to justice’.

    Under the Jammeh2Justice campaign, the activists released a statement on Wednesday expressing concern over the turn of events following President Adama Barrow’s visit to Equatorial Guinea, were Jammeh is living in exile.

    While attending an African Union extraordinary summit on terrorism and unconstitutional changes of government in Malabo at the end of May, Barrow used the opportunity for The Gambia and Equatorial Guinea to sign four bilateral agreements establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries and strengthening trade ties.

    The move has rattled human rights activists who feel that the deal between The Gambia and Equatorial Guinea could scupper attempts to extradite Jammeh to face trial.

    Days before the accords were signed, the Gambian Minister of Justice, Dawda Jallow, said categorically: ‘President Jammeh will face justice for the atrocities that he committed in this country.’

    He was reassuring Gambians that the government would abide by the recommendations of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) that looked into human rights abuses in the country during the 22-year rule of Jammeh.

    The report presented to the government last November recommended that those most responsible for gross human rights abuses between July 1994 and January 2017 be prosecuted, including Jammeh.

    Now Jammeh2Justice is not happy that Barrow ‘conducted a state visit to Equatorial Guinea and did not even raise the subject of Jammeh’s extradition’.

    Its statement said: ‘We are aware that President Obiang of Equatorial Guinea has said that he will “protect” Jammeh.

    ‘However, Equatorial Guinea has ratified the UN Convention against Torture, which legally requires it to extradite Jammeh for alleged torture if it does not prosecute him.’

    The TRRC had linked Jammeh to the enforced disappearance, killing and torture of opposition members and journalists, among a host of allegations.

    Other accusations included shooting of peaceful demonstrators, the murder of 59 West African migrants, and ‘witch hunts’ during which hundreds of people were arbitrarily detained and many died as a result.

    Having accepted the TRRC recommendations and made a commitment to prosecute Jammeh and his accomplices, Gambians are now wondering how the government will handle the issue in the wake of the Gambia’s new ties with Equatorial Guinea.

    Jammeh2Justice said: ‘We had hoped that the government would provide greater clarity and detail on the judicial framework it intends to create for those prosecutions.

    ‘Since 2019, the Gambia Bar Association has led a series of multi-stakeholder consultations, which proposed a “hybrid” court, anchored on a treaty with ECOWAS, with Gambian and international staff, with a much greater role for victims than under the current Gambian system, and with the possibility of detaining suspects and holding trials outside of The Gambia.

    ‘Whatever path the government chooses, however, laws still have to be enacted, the judicial framework has to be established, cases have to be prepared, and Yahya Jammeh has to be extradited,’ the statement added.

    Jammeh2Jutice is hoping that ECOWAS will step in to put pressure on Equatorial Guinea to extradite Jammeh for him to face trial in the region.

    ‘A request coming from an ECOWAS-backed court would be very difficult to refuse, but the initiative to create such a court and the impetus for such regional backing has to come from the Gambian government,’ Jammeh2Justice said.

     

     

    Share. Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    Ghana reaches deal with insurers on domestic debt exchange

    January 27, 2023

    Africa should complement FDI with intra-regional to boost intra-continental trade: Ghanaian official

    January 27, 2023

    With new deep sea port, Nigeria’s focus turns to better road, rail connections

    January 27, 2023
    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Top Posts

    Op-Ed: Qatar World Cup 2022 – prejudice, coordinated attacks and Western grandstanding

    November 4, 20222,401

    Sex tourism: The Gambia is fed up with UK grandmothers hunting for toy boys

    September 19, 20222,266

    Ghanaian architect of UK’s Black History Month honoured by prestigious British university

    December 12, 20221,195

    Nigerian appointed director of UN disarmament

    October 25, 20221,019
    Don't Miss
    News

    Authorities and civil society in greater jonglei identify key security threats, ponder solutions

    By Editorial StaffJanuary 27, 202310

    Participants at an UNMISS workshop in Bor discussed how to improve the protection of civilians…

    Ghana reaches deal with insurers on domestic debt exchange

    January 27, 2023

    Africa should complement FDI with intra-regional to boost intra-continental trade: Ghanaian official

    January 27, 2023

    With new deep sea port, Nigeria’s focus turns to better road, rail connections

    January 27, 2023
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
    • LinkedIn
    About Us
    About Us

    AfricaBriefing is a monthly magazine designed to provide news and information on Africa to Africans at home and abroad, and the wider global audience that has a committed interest in the continent’s political, economic and social developments.

    Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn
    Our Picks

    Authorities and civil society in greater jonglei identify key security threats, ponder solutions

    January 27, 2023

    Ghana reaches deal with insurers on domestic debt exchange

    January 27, 2023

    Africa should complement FDI with intra-regional to boost intra-continental trade: Ghanaian official

    January 27, 2023
    Most Popular

    Op-Ed: Qatar World Cup 2022 – prejudice, coordinated attacks and Western grandstanding

    November 4, 20222,401

    Sex tourism: The Gambia is fed up with UK grandmothers hunting for toy boys

    September 19, 20222,266

    Ghanaian architect of UK’s Black History Month honoured by prestigious British university

    December 12, 20221,195
    © 2023 AfricaBriefing. Designed by KMG.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie SettingsAccept All
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    SAVE & ACCEPT