Banjul (Gambia) (AFP) - Victims of the regime of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh announced Saturday an "international campaign" to bring him to justice.
Jammeh, a former soldier, ruled the small English-speaking West African country from 1994 to January 2017 with an iron fist, but now lives in exile in Equatorial Guinea.
His regime is accused by human rights defenders of systematically torturing political opponents and journalists, extrajudicial executions, arbitrary detentions and enforced disappearances.
"We will do whatever it takes to get justice, no matter how long it takes," said Fatoumatta Sandeng from the campaign, who alleges her father Solo Sandeng died in April 2016 when he was detained by Jammeh's National Intelligence Agency.
"The only thing that matters is that Jammeh and his accomplices are accountable," Sandeng said in a statement released by Human Rights Watch.
The campaign, which is supported by local and international NGOs, demands Jammeh is extradited to the Gambia to face trial, but warned it could take years.
EC pays over GH¢69 million to 116,211 temporary staff for 2023 District Level El...
Police directive to stop searches on foreign trucks raises security concerns — D...
Stop checking Trucks bearing foreign plates — Police management to regional comm...
‘Stop extorting, harassing local truck drivers too’ — Ablakwa jabs Ghana Police ...
‘Of course, your misgovernance legacy deserves to be destroyed’ — Mahama replies...
I won’t protect your ‘legacy’ of corruption, arrogance – Mahama replies Akufo-Ad...
Depreciating cedi: We better adopt a currency board or official dollarisation – ...
Limited Voter Registration: Three people arrested for causing disruptions during...
Inflation in April dropped to 25.0% – GSS
The rumours did not emanate from us — Société Générale on purported exit from Gh...
