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The Gambia’s TRRC, a Model for the Rest of the World

blocktvgambia October 3, 2022
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President Barrow today outlined plans for implementing the recommendations of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparation Commission TRRC during a discussion held with a leading expert on Transitional Justice, the US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, H.E Beth Van Schaack, at the State House inBanjul. Ambassador Van Schaak called on the President to extend the support of the UnitedStates Government in bringing justice to the victims of the former regime.

Discussion held with a leading expert on Transitional Justice, the US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, H.E Beth Van Schaack, at the State House in Banjul.

After her meeting with President Barrow, Ambassador Van Schaack informed the media that TheGambia has an astounding reputation globally when it comes to International Justice. She hailed the TRRC as a model for the rest of the world. She applauded The Gambia’s efforts to file a case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice involving the genocide against the Rohingya Muslims minority in Myanmar.

Reporting further on the implementation of the TRRC, Ambassador Van Schaack said President Barrow acknowledges the importance of this process and emphasized the need for reparations to ensure that those found guilty of human rights violations by the Commission are held accountable. She extended the US government's support in this process, saying, ‘‘you are creating the state of the art of transitional Justice, and we stand ready in the United States to support your process’’.

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