By Kemo Kanyi
The government’s Reparations Commission has begun disbursing payments to victims of human rights violations under former President Yahya Jammeh.
The Commission is chaired by Dr. Badara Loum, with Madam Isatou Ndow serving as vice-chairperson, alongside five other commissioners tasked with overseeing the process.
In a communique released on Tuesday, the Commission said the reparations cover violations committed between 1994 and 2017.
“This marks a significant milestone in our mandate to facilitate justice, restore dignity, and support the recovery of victims,” the statement said.
Payments are being made in phases, organized by the year of violation, starting with victims whose rights were violated in 1994, the Commission added.
The Commission is actively contacting eligible victims and victim groups to verify information and complete the disbursement process. Victims who have not completed registration or updated their details are urged to do so promptly. Required documents include valid identification, bank or Wave account details, and any supporting documents issued by the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission, where applicable.
The Commission also called on community members, civil society groups, and the public to assist victims, especially those in remote areas or with limited mobility, in completing registration and verification.
The Reparations Commission reaffirmed its commitment to delivering transparent, victim-centered reparations in line with its mandate.
