By: Modou Touray
\nAt the Opening of the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center on Friday, May,2nd 2025, the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services\u2014representing the Attorney General\u2014reaffirmed The Gambia\u2019s unwavering dedication to human rights.
\nMinister Ceesay called for unity, dignity, and justice, Emphasizing the need for reparations and the importance of protecting the rights of all, especially marginalized groups.
\n\u201cLet us recommit to justice, equality, and the sanctity of life. May our discussions lead to lasting impact for people across the continent.\u201d
\nHe reflected on past human rights abuses during The Gambia\u2019s 22-year dictatorship. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to justice and reconciliation, including implementation of the TRRC report, prosecution of violators, and victim reparations.
\nHon. Remi Ngoy Lumbu, Chairperson of the ACHPR, declared: \u201cAfrica is sick. The illness has a name \u2013 failure to protect human and peoples’ rights by governments and other actors.\u201d He thanked the President of The Gambia for hosting the session and urged unified action in response to security crises in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and the DRC.
\nThe Executive Secretary of the ACHPR on behalf of the Commission. Mrs. Hannah Foster, speaking on behalf of the NGO Steering Committee, shed light on widespread human rights violations in countries such as South Sudan and the DRC. She praised the efforts of NGOs and international partners working to safeguard civilian rights and deliver justice for victims.
\nDr. Joseph Whittal, Chairperson of the African National Human Rights Institutions, joined virtually and addressed the AU\u2019s 2025 theme: \u201cJustice for People of African Descent through Repatriation.\u201d
\nH.E. Immaculada Roca I Cortes, EU Ambassador to The Gambia reaffirmed the EU-AU partnership in promoting peace and conflict resolution across Africa.
\nMr. Marcel Akpovo, UN Human Rights Regional Representative for East Africa and the Aho emphasized repatriation as a crucial step toward transitional justice.
\nMr. Sakom Mbodibo, Vice President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rightho encouraged member states to submit annual human rights reports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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