The President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu TOURAY, has received a delegation from The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice to discuss ongoing efforts and planned activities for the implementation of Transitional Justice in the country. The three-member delegation comprised Ms. Ide PERSSON, Special Adviser to The Gambia’s Minister of Justice on Transitional Justice; Mr. Abdoulie HYDARA, Deputy High Commissioner and Head of Chancery at The Gambia High Commission in Nigeria; and Mr. Abdurrahman Maitama YUSUF, Director of Public Prosecutions of The Gambia.
Speaking during the meeting, Ms. PERSSON highlighted that the purpose of the visit was to seek the support and collaboration of the ECOWAS Commission towards ensuring an efficient, effective, and successful implementation of Transitional Justice in The Gambia. In his remarks, H.E. Dr. TOURAY assured the Gambian delegation of ECOWAS’ continued commitment and support for the timely and successful implementation of the Transitional Justice process and the recommendations of the Special Tribunal in The Gambia.
