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Gambians Wonder If Country’s Former Dictator Behind Recent Coup Attempt.

Gambia Coup

Zenger · Dec 23, 2022

West Africa has experienced a wave of coups - superficial democracy is to blame

West Africa has seen coups and military takeovers in three countries in 2022. Like those of the past, they came with promises of a quick return to civilian regimes once socio-economic and political challenges had been met. The challenges are usually listed as inept governance, corruption, rising insecurity and popular…

The Conversation · Dec 22, 2022

How to Humanize and Accept Survivor Stories

S3E29 of The Conversation Piece

The Walrus · Aug 10, 2022

US secures forfeiture of Maryland property of ex-Gambian ruler

Prosecutors say Yahya Jammeh corruptly obtained millions of dollars by stealing public funds and soliciting bribes.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022

U.S. secures forfeiture of Maryland property of former Gambian president

The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday it has secured the forfeiture of a Maryland property purchased by former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh with about $3.5 million in alleged corruption proceeds through a trust set up by his wife.

Reuters · May 26, 2022

Gambian government says it will prosecute exiled ex-ruler Jammeh

Yahya Jammeh has been accused of murder, rape, torture and other alleged crimes committed in his more than 20-year rule.

Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022

Gambia to investigate fugitive ex-dictator Jammeh for abuses

Gambia’s government is setting up a special prosecutor’s office to investigate for severe human rights violations and potentially charge former dictator Yahya Jammeh, who fled into exile in 2017 after 22 years in power

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022

Gambian government says it will prosecute exiled ex-president Jammeh

Gambia's government on Wednesday said it accepted a recommendation by a truth and reconciliation commission that exiled former president Yahya Jammeh be prosecuted for killings and other suspected crimes from his time in office.

Reuters · May 25, 2022

At The Gambia’s Memory House, victims rewrite Jammeh-era history

A museum outside the capital is attempting to educate Gambians on abuses committed under former leader Yahya Jammeh.

Al Jazeera · May 21, 2022

Trial of Gambian man accused of war crimes gets underway in Germany

A man accused of working for a notorious Gambian death squad run by former president Yahya Jammeh goes on trial in Germany on the principle of universal jurisdiction. Bai Lowe is accused of murdering renowned journalist Deyda Hydara in 2004. Also in this edition, African leaders congratulate French President Emmanuel…

France 24 · Apr 25, 2022