Gambia Confirms the TRRC Status Report, Marking a Significant Step Toward Justice and Reconciliation
On July 17, 2025, stakeholders reviewed the Third Status Report on The Gambia’s TRRC recommendations at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Centre, led by the NHRC, focusing on progress, accountability, and challenges in achieving justice and reparations for victims of past human rights abuses.
Around 200 Migrants were Intercepted Near the Coast of Senegal
The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 migrants, including women and children, in Foundiougne and the Saloum Delta, as the dangerous Atlantic route to Spain’s Canary Islands sees nearly 47,000 arrivals in 2024, with growing numbers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Syria, and Afghanistan.
EFSCRJ Frowns at the Failed Constitution Building Process and Calls for Action
The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice criticizes President Barrow for the failure of Gambia’s 2024 Draft Constitution, highlighting its undemocratic nature and calling for a citizen-led constituent assembly to revise the 2020 draft for a fair, democratic constitution.
