Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations

Al JazeeraCenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by Kaddy JawoFebruary 20, 2026 at 10:26 AM

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Gambian victims of human rights abuses under former President Yahya Jammeh are seeking justice beyond financial reparations. Yusupha Mbye, paralyzed in 2000 at age 17 when paramilitary officers shot student protestors, exemplifies the ongoing suffering. Mbye and his family express the need for those responsible for his injuries, and other abuses during Jammeh's 1994-2017 rule, to be held accountable. Jammeh's regime was accused of widespread human rights violations, including killings, torture, and disappearances. Victims fear they may die before seeing justice served for the atrocities committed during his 22-year rule, after he seized power in a military coup. Jammeh fled to exile in Equatorial Guinea.

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Rohingya genocide 30% Kanifing 40% Equatorial Guinea 40% Al Jazeera ×250% Banjul ×260% Yusupha Mbye ×480% Yahya Jammeh ×590% The Gambia ×6100%

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