The Victim’s Podcast

Send a text 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 another discussion; it&apos...

Send a text 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, Reconciliation, and Reparations Comm...

Send a text 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 (TRRC) 263 recommendations i...

Send a text 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 prosecutions, and the profound...

Send a text Listen to the latest episode with Babaka Tracy MPUTU, a legal officer with Trial International.  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text 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 programs, victim registrations...

Send a text 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 individuals among us. The pol...

Send a text 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 sudden and enforced disappeara...

Send a text 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 arrest would forever chang...

Send a text Behind the Curtain: A Search for Answers on the First Enforced disappearance after 22 Years of Dictatorship - Mariama Fatajo  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Silenced Voices from My Childhood: The Tragic Reality of Enforced Disappearance and Its Impact my family - Narrated by the daughter of Lft. Ebou Lowe - Amie Lowe Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Reflection of the April 10 and 11 2000 Student Massacre - Narrated by Survivor - Sainey Senghore  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Couple's Mysterious Death Sparks Demand for Justice: Seeking Answers in the Aftermath of Extrajudicial Execution in The Gambia - Haruna Camara  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text The views of former chairman of TANGO on the implementation of the TRRCs report - John Charles Njieg Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Hon- Madi Ceesay  :   The role of National Assembly select committee on Human Rights in the Implementation of the Governments white - Paper  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text " Lost without a Trace :The Mystery of Abdoulie Gaye's Disappearance - A Heartbreaking Account by His Sister, Fatou Babou Gaye" Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Justice means Peace - Hon. Madi Ceesay  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Amie Sillah , the daughter of Lawyer Ousman Sillah explaining the shooting of her father and how he survived it.  What would you do if your father survived an extrajudicial killing? I sat down with Amie, daughter of Ousman Sillah , who lived through this harrowing experience. Her father was a dedicated and successful Gambian, serving as a captain of the Gambia National Squad, an ADC to...

Send a text The Importance of Women Participation in the Transitional Justice Process- Yadicon Njie Eribo  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text The role of the National Human Rights commission in Monitoring the implementation of the Government's white - Paper  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text The role of the Ministry of Justice in the Implementation of the Government's White- Paper Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text The Need for Reparations for Victims - Priscilla Yagu Ciesay  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text What approaches for meaningful Reconciliation in the Gambia - Cherno Gaye   Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text Lessons learnt from the TRRCs reparations process - Imran Darboe  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive

Send a text The role of the media in the transitional Justice process - Yusef Taylor  Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive