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The TRRC (Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission) is a national institution established by the Government of The Gambia in 2017 to investigate and address the human rights abuses and atrocities committed during the Yahya Jammeh regime (1994-2017). Here are some recent news articles and updates on the TRRC:

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Gambia's TRRC: A step towards justice and healing" (The Guardian, February 2020) - This article highlights the significance of the TRRC in bringing justice and healing to the people of The Gambia.
  2. "Gambia's TRRC: A chance for truth and reconciliation" (Africa News, January 2020) - This article discusses the importance of the TRRC in uncovering the truth about human rights abuses during the Jammeh regime.
  3. "Gambia's TRRC: A step towards accountability" (The Daily Observer, December 2019) - This article focuses on the TRRC's efforts to hold individuals accountable for human rights abuses during the Jammeh regime.

TRRC Updates:

  1. In January 2020, the TRRC concluded its public hearings, having received testimony from over 400 witnesses and victims of human rights abuses.
  2. In February 2020, the TRRC submitted its final report to the Gambian government, which includes recommendations for reparations, rehabilitation, and institutional reforms.
  3. In March 2020, the Gambian government announced plans to establish a special court to prosecute individuals accused of human rights abuses during the Jammeh regime, based on the TRRC's findings and recommendations.

Key Findings and Recommendations:

  1. The TRRC found that the Jammeh regime was responsible for widespread human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances.
  2. The TRRC recommended that the Gambian government provide reparations to victims and their families, including compensation, rehabilitation, and social support.
  3. The TRRC also recommended institutional reforms to prevent similar abuses from occurring in the future, including the establishment of an independent judiciary and a strengthened human rights commission.

Overall, the TRRC has been a significant step towards justice and accountability in The Gambia, and its findings and recommendations have the potential to bring healing and closure to victims and their families.