By RFIPosted on 19-01-2020Modified on 19-01-2020 at 19:27

In Gambia, the hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission resume on Monday, January 20. She is responsible for shedding light on all of the crimes committed under the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh. His supporters would like to see him return to the country, but the Minister of Justice has warned: if the former dictator returns, he will go through prison.

Faced with this rumor cleverly maintained by his supporters of an imminent return to Gambia of the former dictator, the Minister of Justice, Abubacarr Tambadou wanted to clarify matters by warning that justice will be done .

" If former President Yahya Jammeh decides to return to The Gambia, he will be immediately arrested and prosecuted for very serious crimes. He will have to answer for the crimes he is accused of like any other citizen prosecuted in this country, "he said during a speech in the presence of President Adama Barrow, at the opening of the year. legal.

Jammeh victims call for demonstration

What reassure the victims of the regime of Yahya Jammeh who despair of one day obtaining justice. The Gambian Minister of Justice also sent them a message of confidence as the new session of the Truth Commission hearings begins.

" The criminals who will be identified by the Truth Commission will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor by the Justice. These crimes will be tried with the utmost severity and I promise the victims that it is only a matter of time, ”promised Abubacarr Tambadou.

Despite this appeasement message, the victims of Yahya Jammeh's regime want to increase pressure on the government. They are calling for demonstrations this week.

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