Post -TRRC Gambia

From Truth to Trials 🇬🇲

The Government has appointed Mr. Martin Hackett as Special Prosecutor to lead the investigation and prosecution of TRRC cases.
Mr. Hackett is a British barrister with 30+ years of expertise. From prosecuting war crimes in Kosovo to terrorism at The Hague, he brings the international experience needed to hold perpetrators of serious human rights violations (1994–2017) to account.
The SPO will drive a phased accountability mechanism, starting with domestic trials at the High Court and moving toward a Special Tribunal.
Justice is no longer a distant promise, but a process that has begun.



Get to know more of his journey here:

UPCOMING | PRESS BRIEFING

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice will address the media on the appointment of the Special Prosecutor.

🗓 Tomorrow
⏰ 12:30–1:30 PM

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

Since 2017, the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) has been a steadfast partner in The Gambia’s journey toward truth and justice. 🇬🇲

From the initial stages of the TRRC to the critical work being done today by the Reparations Commission, ICTJ has provided the advisory, technical, and financial support necessary to keep our transitional justice process victim and survivor-centered.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and their unwavering commitment to helping us build a future rooted in justice and healing. We look forward to many more years of successful collaboration!

Join the PTU for a deep dive into the status of the TRRC recommendations.
🗓 March 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 X Space: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1nJOLEEMbaWxR
💬 Ask us anything: Send your questions ahead of time to [email protected].
See you there! ✊🏾

Happy 61st Independence Day

Upholding the spirit of 'Never Again' as we celebrate our sovereignty. Happy Independence Day from the Post-TRRC Unit

We proudly celebrate our Chief Ninja , Ms. Ida Persson, on this well-deserved Woman of the Year award. Her leadership and dedication to advancing transitional justice and victims’ rights continue to inspire our work.

The Ministry of Justice, through the Post-TRRC Unit, is inviting qualified and ethical professionals to apply for the Communications Consultant and Programme Implementation Consultant positions; find the application details and requirements via the links below

https://moj.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ToR-for-Communications-Officer.pdf

https://moj.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ToR-for-Programme-Officer.pdf

Thank you to Ms Ida Pearson, Special Adviser to the Minister of Justice and Head of the Post TRRC Unit (Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission) for the great exchange and for the hospitality extended.
Post -TRRC Gambia

Adalet Bakanı Özel Danışmanı ve TRRC Sonrası Birim Başkanı (Hakikat, Uzlaşı ve Tazminat Komisyonu) Ida Pearson'ı ziyaret ettik. Fikir teatisi ve misafirperverliği için teşekkür ederiz.

📢 Have you been wondering how reparations will be provided?

Reparations will be delivered through:
✔️ Compensation – direct monetary support to victims
✔️ Rehabilitation – medical and psychosocial services through the medical board
✔️ Restitution – socio‑economic interventions for families, groups, and communities

These measures aim to restore dignity, promote healing, and support long‑term recovery.

We are pleased to announce that reparations payments have officially begun for victims of human rights violations committed between 1994 and 2017.

Payments will be issued in phases, starting with victims whose violations occurred in 1994.

Victims who have not yet updated their details or completed registration are encouraged to contact the Commission as soon as possible via:
📞 +220 7200044 / +220 3434688
📧 [email protected]

We remain committed to ensuring a transparent, fair, and victim‑centered reparations process.
Full press release available above.

Season’s Greetings from the Post-TRRC Unit.

Wishing you peace, hope, and renewed commitment to justice and national healing in the New Year.