Gambia receives $2.5M forfeited Jammeh U.S. fund
The Reparations Commission confirmed receipt of the money from the sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s Potomac property.
The Gambia Reparations Commission has received USD 2,573,414.10 from the forfeiture and sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s property in the United States. The funds were deposited directly into the Reparations Fund account at the Central Bank of The Gambia. The commission stated these funds will be used exclusively for the payment of reparations to eligible victims.
This development is considered a significant step in implementing the commission's mandate under the Victims Reparations Act, 2023. The funds are intended to support swift and comprehensive reparations, which can include individual or collective restitution, compensation, and rehabilitation for victims and survivors.
The commission acknowledged the cooperation between the Gambian and United States governments in facilitating the transfer of these proceeds. It reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and responsible management of the funds, ensuring they are used solely for reparations and meet the needs of victims and survivors.
Why it mattersVictims and survivors of former President Yahya Jammeh's rule will receive reparations from these funds.