Yahya jammeh latest news today

Yahya Jammeh is a former President of The Gambia who ruled the country from 1994 to 2017. He stepped down from power after a political crisis in 2017, and has since been living in exile in Equatorial Guinea. Here are some of the latest news updates about Yahya Jammeh:

Recent News:

  1. Extradition Request: In February 2022, The Gambia's government requested the extradition of Yahya Jammeh from Equatorial Guinea, citing his alleged involvement in human rights abuses and corruption during his rule. (Source: BBC News)
  2. International Arrest Warrant: In January 2022, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Yahya Jammeh, accusing him of crimes against humanity, including murder, torture, and persecution. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Assets Freeze: In December 2021, the United States froze the assets of Yahya Jammeh and his associates, citing their alleged involvement in corruption and human rights abuses. (Source: Reuters)
  4. Human Rights Abuses: In November 2021, a report by the Gambian government's Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) accused Yahya Jammeh of ordering the killing of over 1,000 people during his rule. (Source: The Guardian)

Background:

Yahya Jammeh came to power in a military coup in 1994 and ruled The Gambia for 22 years. During his rule, he was accused of human rights abuses, corruption, and authoritarianism. In 2016, he lost a presidential election to Adama Barrow, but refused to step down, leading to a political crisis. In January 2017, he agreed to step down and leave the country, and has since been living in exile in Equatorial Guinea.

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