Adama Barrow

Adama Barrow is the current President of The Gambia. He came to power after defeating Yahya Jammeh in the 2016 election, ending Jammeh's 22-year rule. Barrow's government is now in the news due to its efforts to prosecute those responsible for human rights abuses committed during the Jammeh era. Recently, the Gambian Ministry of Justice appointed British barrister Martin Hackett as the special prosecutor tasked with trying these cases. This appointment, made two years after the passage of a law to create an office to investigate these crimes, signifies a renewed push for accountability and justice for victims of the former regime. The pursuit of justice for Jammeh-era crimes is a significant issue in The Gambia, reflecting the country's ongoing transition and commitment to addressing past human rights violations.