At the 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government held
\nin Abuja, Nigeria, on 15 December 2024, a landmark decision was made to establish the Special
\nTribunal for The Gambia. This Decision also included the adoption of the Statute for the Tribunal,
\nwhich will ensure justice and accountability for gross human rights violations committed between
\nJuly 1994 and January 2017.
\nThis historic development marks a significant step forward for The Gambia, the region, and the
\ninternational community. It is the first time ECOWAS has partnered with a member state to
\nestablish an internationalized tribunal to prosecute crimes of such gravity committed within a
\nmember state\u2019s territory.
\nBackground
\nIn 2018, the Government of The Gambia established the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations
\nCommission (TRRC) to investigate and document gross human rights violations committed during
\nthis period. The TRRC collected extensive testimonies from victims, witnesses, and perpetrators,
\nand in its November 2021 report, recommended reparations, institutional reforms, and the
\nprosecution of individuals bearing the greatest responsibility for these atrocities.
\nRecognizing that some crimes, such as torture, cruel treatment, and other
\ninternational crimes were not adequately addressed under domestic law, the Government of The
\nGambians sought to establish an internationalized tribunal. In October 2022, The Gambia formally
\nproposed a partnership with ECOWAS to create a Special Tribunal that integrates both domestic
\nand international legal frameworks to ensure accountability and justice for victims.
\nStructure and Mandate of the Special Tribunal
\nThe Special Tribunal for The Gambia will be an independent, sui generis institution, combining
\nelements of both domestic and international law. Its structure will include Gambian, ECOWAS<\/p>\n
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