Mahama demands justice for victims of 2005 Gambia massacre

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Former President John Dramani Mahama has made a passionate appeal for justice on behalf of the victims of the 2005 Gambia massacre, a horrific event in which approximately 56 West African migrants, mostly Ghanaians, were brutally killed.

 

Known as “The Gambia Massacre,” the incident involved the execution of migrants by Gambian security forces, allegedly acting on orders from then-President Yahya Jammeh. Nearly two decades later, the tragedy continues to cast a dark shadow over Gambia’s history, with persistent demands for accountability and reparations.

 

During his recent official visit to Gambia, President Mahama highlighted the importance of addressing the injustices stemming from the massacre. Speaking as a representative of Ghana and the wider West African community, he urged the international community to ensure justice for the victims’ families and hold the perpetrators accountable.

 

“We have been following the processes that have occurred with regards to truth and reconciliation, and we think that the process will exorcise the pain that people have gone through in the period where this was not going on well democratically,” Mahama remarked.

 

He further emphasized the need for legal action: “We know that there are many other processes that need to be gone through, including bringing people to justice for crimes that were committed in the period of President Jammeh. Ghanaians were involved, and some of our countrymen were killed.”

 

Mahama’s call underscores the continued struggle for justice and healing for the families and communities affected by this tragedy.

 

 

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