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Gambia's Democratic Gains Threatened by Human Rights Violations

Published Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · Updated July 15

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  • Human Rights Concerns & Justice Reform — 1 source

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in The Gambia has raised concerns about human rights, calling for a renewed commitment to protect democratic gains. The NHRC's 2025 Monitoring Report on Prisons and Police Stations specifically identified severe overcrowding at Mile 2 Central Prison and Janjanbureh Prison, highlighting the urgent need for justice system reform to uphold human rights and dignity for detainees.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established under the 2017 Act.
  • The NHRC's 2025 Monitoring Report on Prisons and Police Stations found severe overcrowding at Mile 2 Central Prison and Janjanbureh Prison.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Human Rights Concerns & Justice Reform
  • AllAfrica

    AllAfrica highlights the National Human Rights Commission's concerns about human rights in The Gambia, emphasizing the need for renewed commitment from all stakeholders to protect democratic gains and the urgent need for reform in Gambia's justice system to uphold human rights and dignity for detainees.

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