Gambiaj.com – Pablo Djabi, a man facing drug and related charges in The Gambia, has applied to the High Court for permission to travel outside the country for medical reasons. Djabi’s request comes after being diagnosed with a kidney condition that requires urgent treatment.
Gambiaj.com – Charles, a taxi driver, finds himself in a precarious legal situation after defending himself against armed robbers who attempted to break into his vehicle. The incident, which occurred last year in February, has left Charles and a friend in a state of uncertainty as their court appearances have been repeatedly postponed, leading to their remand at the Mile 2 prison.
The Gambia’s administration plans to begin implementing the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission’s (TRRC) findings by removing persons accountable for human
Gambiaj.com – The high court has begun hearing the main trial of the man accused of killing three riot police officers near Sukuta last year. The proceedings on Monday saw the testimony of the sixth witness, police officer Ebou Sowe, who detailed his actions on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of September 2023 in obtaining the statement of Ousainou Bojang, the first accused person.
Gambiaj.com – Yankuba Touray appeared today before the 5-member panel of Judges of the Supreme Court to overturn the decision of the Court of Appeal which upheld the decision of the High Court Judgment delivered by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh.
Gambiaj.com – In a recent ruling, Justice Ebrima Jaiteh admitted several statements as exhibits in a voir-dire trial, reserving judgment on their weight until further evaluation. The ruling addressed objections raised by counsel Lamin J Darboe regarding the admissibility of cautionary and voluntary statements allegedly made by the 1st Accused Person, Ousainou Bojang.
Gambiaj.com – One Gibi Bah, who brought a civil suit against Yaya Nyassi, the alkalo of Duwassu village, testified before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh yesterday, alleging that he was influenced by village elders to give land to former President Yahya Jammeh.
Gambiaj.com – Philippe Currat, the lawyer representing Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko, who is on trial for crimes against humanity committed under the leadership of former president Yahya Jammeh, has requested the Federal Court of Bellinzona to acquit his client and award him US$1 million in compensation for wrongful detention.
In Gambia, efforts are underway to establish an international court to prosecute crimes committed during the regime of former dictator Yahya
Gambiaj.com – Aniru Sanyang, a native of Bakau New Town, has been remanded at the State Central Prison (Mile 2) for causing the death of three Arezki road construction workers at Wullinkama Junction. Sanyang is charged with a rash or negligent act causing the death of Sulayman Camara, a Bissau Guinean, and two Senegalese nationals, Abdou Jobe and Assan Jobe.
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