The Gambia’s Reparations Commission has begun compensating victims. These are victims of human rights abuses committed during the rule of former president Yahya Jammeh. The Commission described the move as a significant milestone for justice and dignity. Payments are being released in phases, beginning with victims who suffered violations early in Jammeh’s rule. Source: africanews.com
Jammeh seized power in 1994 and ruled until 2017. His government committed widespread abuses, including extrajudicial killings and arbitrary arrests. The Reparations Commission was created in 2017 to investigate violations, collect testimonies and support national reconciliation.
A separate report confirms that the process began this week. The Commission said the first phase targets victims from the early years of Jammeh’s time in power. It also reaffirmed its commitment to transparent, victim centred reparations. The body emphasised that the programme aims to restore dignity and acknowledge the suffering of survivors. Source: theafricascorecard.com
The Commission continues to document cases linked to Jammeh’s 22-year regime. The process is part of Gambia’s wider transitional justice framework. The approach includes compensation, testimony collection and long-term efforts to strengthen accountability.
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