By Binta Jaiteh
Government of The Gambia has been urged by members of the Victim Centre to build a museum in honour of slain Gambians during the tyranny rule of exiled former president Yahya Jammeh.
Speaking for the body at solidarity march at the Youth Monument, Sheriff Kijera, described the Jammeh’s 22-year rule as characterized in the form of killings, enforced disappearances sexual violation, arbitrary arrest and detention indiscriminate and illegal use of force.
“The victim centre on behalf of victims demand the government to work closely with Victim- led Association to establish a National Monument to remember and honour Victims of Human Rights Violations,” he said.
Among other demands included “TRRC final report and recommendations to be submitted to the President as soon as possible and accountability for all those who bear the greatest responsibility, for Human Right Violations committed during Jammeh’s 22 years ‘dictatorship. Furthermore, the government to set up an independent body responsible for the review of TRRC reparations guidance and regulations in order to adequately provide reparations to victims Acts torture cruel inhuman or degrading treatment amongst others meted on Gambian and non-Gambians,” he added.
Fatou Manneh, a victim, said: “I greet everyone who has been affected by the former regime, but we are delighted even though sad for the support and solidarity from TANGO who stood by the victims and Solo Sandeng Foundation.”
“We also thanked families and love ones but the main reason for this match is NEVER AGAIN because the issues that occurred in this country are painful. Anyone happened to be a victim is walking with pain that cannot be expressed. This slogan should not be seen as mere fact but to make sure that it never happens again,” she added.