Send a text The story of Kerr Mot Ali represents one of The Gambia's most troubling unresolved human rights violations. Founded in 1777 and deeply rooted in spiritual traditions, this centuries-old community was shattered when its residents were exiled following religious persecution under the Jammeh regime. Kebba Secka powerful testimony reveals how a shift in religious practice—from mainstream Islamic prayer to the "Haqiqah" path—triggered a campaign of harassment culminating in multiple i...
Apr 28, 2025
39 min
When Michael Correa's Victims Finally Speak: Inside a Historic US Torture Trial in Denver - Colorado
Send a text The Michael Correa trial currently unfolding in Denver, Colorado represents a watershed moment in international justice and accountability for crimes committed under authoritarian regimes. As a former "jungler" - a member of ex-Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's feared death squad - Correa stands accused of torture, extrajudicial killings, and crimes against humanity. This case marks the first time a jungler has faced trial in the United States under federal laws that permit prosecu...
Apr 12, 2025
8 min
Send a text From the corridors of power in Gambia to a federal courtroom in Denver, Colorado, the arc of justice bends slowly but decisively toward accountability. Join us as we witness history unfold in the trial of Michael Sang Correa, former member of the feared Jungler paramilitary group that terrorized Gambia under dictator Yahya Jammeh. For decades, the Junglers operated with absolute impunity, carrying out extrajudicial killings, torturing opponents, and disappearing voices of dissent...
Apr 9, 2025
9 min
Send a text What if the pain of losing a loved one was compounded by never knowing their fate? Join us as Amie Ndow, a dedicated PhD researcher from Harvard University, helps unravel the heart-wrenching reality of enforced disappearances in The Gambia. Through her compassionate lens, Amie sheds light on the silent struggles of children left behind, emphasizing how their stories are often overshadowed in the broader narrative of transitional justice. Her collaborative approach views these youn...
Dec 4, 2024
30 min
Send a text Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive
Oct 18, 2024
5 min
Send a text Support the show Creator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive
Oct 8, 2024
5 min
Send a text Can justice be served after decades of brutal dictatorship? Join me, Isatou Jammeh, as we investigate the postponed trial of Michael Sang Correa, an alleged member of the Gambian Dead Squad, accused of heinous acts of torture under former President Yaya Jame's regime. This episode unpacks the legal battles, the defense’s motions, and the critical role of due process in ensuring a fair and just trial, even for those accused of grave human rights violations. Discover the delicate b...
Sep 27, 2024
7 min
Send a text Can regional cooperation bring justice for crimes committed under a dictatorship? Join us as we examine the pivotal role of ECOWAS in The Gambia’s quest for post-TRRC accountability. Our special guest, Salieu Taal, the past president of the Gambia Bar Association, offers an insider’s perspective on the collaborative efforts to establish a hybrid court addressing crimes from former President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year regime. We highlight the collective work of local and international ...
Aug 23, 2024
40 min
Send a text What if your loved one disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a void filled with uncertainty and fear? In this gripping episode of the Victims Podcast, we invite you to listen to the powerful testimony of Muhammed Sandeng, whose father, the politician Ebrima Solo Sandeng, was extra judicially killed by The Gambia's National Intelligence Agency. Muhammed shares the harrowing details of his family's ordeal, facing threats and intimidation from state officials, and the excruciat...
Aug 10, 2024
23 min
Send a text How does a family endure the pain of a loved one disappearing without a trace? In this heart-wrenching episode of the Victim Podcast, I, Lamin Fadera, sit down with Kaddy Cham and Mariama Fatajo to share their deeply personal and emotionally charged stories of losing their fathers under the oppressive regime of former President Yahya Jammeh in The Gambia. Listen as Kaddy recalls the tragic disappearance of her father, Ndure Cham, in 2006, and Mariama recounts the devastating kidna...
Jul 19, 2024
44 min
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