The new government committed to reforming several repressive laws and reforming the security forces. Steps were taken to begin a transitional justice process.

Fish is an essential resource for Gambia and Gambians. The communities in coastal towns in Gambia such as Sanyang rely heavily on pelagic fishes for their daily protein intake, as well as their economic activities. However, the fishing industry in the country has been subjected to increasing...

As the Gambian government is working on finalising in the coming weeks the white paper that will provide the roadmap for the implementation of the TRRC recommendations, 16 Gambian and international human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, raised some of their hopes and concerns...

As the presidential election is drawing near, Amnesty International is calling on all political parties and presidential candidates to break away from the past by prioritising human rights.

The National Assembly debuted its third ordinary session in 2021 on 6 September and is expected to be in session until 30 September. This session is a rare opportunity to make significant changes before the presidential election in December. After President Adama Barrow assumed power following the...

Amnesty International welcomes Gambia’s acceptance of a range of recommendations, particularly those urging the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, the abolition of the death penalty, those aimed at preventing excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies...

This document contains Amnesty International’s suggested recommendations to be made to the twelve States undergoing their UPR during the 34th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

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Amnesty International opposes the death penalty in all cases without exception, regardless of the nature or circumstances of the crime; guilt, innocence or other characteristics of the individual; or the method used by the state to carry out the execution. The death penalty is a violation of the...

In this document Amnesty International urges the new Gambian government to: Guarantee freedom of expression; Guarantee freedom of assembly; End arbitrary arrest, detention and torture; Strengthen the justice system; Take steps to abolish the death penalty; Protect and promote the rights of women...

In this April issue, we hear the voices of people from all over the globe speaking up to support human rights. Be inspired by an exiled human rights defender from Oman and by five women who are fighting for women’s rights. You will also hear about refugees who urged people on social media to take...

In December 2016, Gambia will hold presidential elections. The run-up period is likely to be a testing time for human rights since previous experiences have shown that opposition members, journalists, human rights defenders, civil society organizations and voters face a high risk of serious human...