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March 2024 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
For decades, Gambia’s dictator and his henchmen were untouchable. Now international courts are offering their victims a new path to justice.
For decades, Gambia’s dictator and his henchmen were untouchable. Now international courts are offering their victims a new path to justice.
By Abdul Tejan-Cole In the past few weeks the Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has churned out startling revelations that sent the entire nation into a state of shock. Although many of what was revealed had been rumoured for years, it was still chilling to hear the confessions. It started when Lt. Malick Jatta took the stand. Sgt. Omar Jallow
Former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko is facing charges involving rape and torture in what is being called a "landmark trial" for universal jurisdiction prosecuting crimes against humanity.