The Victim’s Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the secrets behind the government's white paper with us in collaboration with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) and partners. We promise that by the end of our series, you'll have a solid grasp on the critical steps toward justice and healing for those impacted by conflict and rights violations. This isn't just anothe

Send us a Text Message.Could you imagine a government's unchecked power leading to a saga of human rights abuses? Uncover the harrowing truth as we examine The Gambia's struggle with such a past. This episode takes you through the rocky journey from the 1994 military coup to the relentless rule of President Yaya Jammeh. We dissect the grim findings of the Truth, Reconciliat

Send us a Text Message.Embark on a journey through the heart of The Gambia's commitment to justice as we welcome Ida Persson, the esteemed special advisor on transitional justice to the Ministry of Justice, to share her expertise on the nation's pursuit of a just future. Witness the meticulous transformation of the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparation Commission's (TRR

Send us a Text Message.Embark on an enlightening journey with us as we explore the path to justice in The Gambia with esteemed lawyer Abdoulie Fatty. Discover how a hybrid court is paving the way for accountability after the human rights violations committed under Yahya Jammeh's regime. This episode promises to uncover the intricate balance between reparations and criminal pros

Send us a Text Message.Listen to the latest episode with Babaka Tracy MPUTU, a legal officer with Trial International. Support the Show.Host - Isatou , Fatou and Lamin

Send us a Text Message.Get ready to be enlightened as we sit down with Adama Jallow, the National Coordinator of the Gambia Center of Victims of Human Rights Violations. Known as the Victim Center, this establishment plays a fundamental role in the pursuit of justice during the Gambia's transitional period. Brace yourself for an exploration into the center's outreach progra

Send us a Text Message.My name is Kemo Touray, and I am a victim of the events that occurred on May 9, 2016. On that fateful day, my brother and I were apprehended near the pipeline and subsequently taken to the Police Intervention Unit (PIU). The PIU was filled with numerous individuals who, like me, had been arrested. It was a distressing sight, with elderly people and injured in

Send us a Text Message.The pain and anguish my family has endured are immeasurable. It all began with the arrest of my father, a hardworking and dedicated man who ventured into a timber trade, never suspecting that it would be his last endeavor. As the breadwinner of our family, he played an indispensable role in ensuring our well-being and providing for our needs. However, his sud

Send us a Text Message.A Father's Pain: Reflections from a Young Boy's Memories now a University student - Sarja Cham It all began in May 2006 when a grave incident unfolded. After finishing his work for the day, my father was apprehended without warning. We were unaware of his whereabouts, clueless about the destination he was being taken to. Little did we know that this a

Send us a Text Message.Behind the Curtain: A Search for Answers on the First Enforced disappearance after 22 Years of Dictatorship - Mariama Fatajo Support the Show.Host - Isatou , Fatou and Lamin