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The Victim’s PodcastWhen Tolerance Failed: Can Kerr Mot Ali Ever Return Home?Send us a textThe 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 illegal detentions of their spiritual leader and eventually the entire community's expulsion. Despite winning a decisive court case in 2017 granting them the righ...2025-04-2839 minThe Victim’s PodcastWhen Michael Correa's Victims Finally Speak: Inside a Historic US Torture Trial in Denver - ColoradoSend us a textThe 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 prosecution for torture regardless of where the crimes occurred.The testimony emerging from the courtroom paints a harrowing picture of...2025-04-1208 minThe Victim’s PodcastGambian Justice in Denver, ColoradoSend us a textFrom 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. Now, one of their own faces the weight of American law under the Torture Victim Protection Act. This landmark...2025-04-1009 minThe Victim’s PodcastStories Unheard: Are Children of Victims of Enforced disapperances Left Behind ? Amie Ndow shares her work with themSend us a textWhat 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 young adults as vital research partners, aiming to provide them with a voice and a platform to share their experiences...2024-12-0430 minThe Victim’s PodcastThe Postponed Trial of Micheal Sang Correa and the Quest for Accountability for victims of Human Rights Violations - Wollof VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-10-1805 minThe Victim’s PodcastThe Postponed Trial of Micheal Sang Correa and the Quest for Accountability for victims of Human Rights Violations - Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-10-0805 minThe Victim’s PodcastThe Postponed Trial of Michael Sang Correa and the Quest for Accountability for victims of Human Rights ViolationsSend us a textCan 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 balance between justice for victims and the rights of the accused as we...2024-09-2707 minThe Victim’s PodcastGambia's Journey to Accountability: Insights from Salieu TaalSend us a textCan 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 experts, victims' associations, and civil society in striving for justice and underline the importance of maintaining impartiality in this c...2024-08-2340 minThe Victim’s PodcastSeeking Justice -Struggles of Enforced Disappearances in The Gambia - Muhammed SandengSend us a textWhat 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 excruciating suspense that came with the lack of information about his father's fate. Hear firsthand the emotional and psychological toll...2024-08-1023 minThe Victim’s PodcastHeartache and Hope: Mariama Fatajo and Kaddy Cham Speak Out as Daughters of Enforced Disappearance VictimsSend us a textHow 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 kidnapping of her father, Siaka Fatajo, in 2017. Their stories highlight not only the emotional toll and...2024-07-1944 minThe Victim’s PodcastInsight into Ending Female Genital Mutilation /Circumcision in The Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Featuring Fatou Baldeh Founder Women in Liberation and Leadership -WILLSend us a textFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply rooted cultural practice that has devastating consequences for young girls and women. In this episode, we sit down with Fatou Balde, CEO of Women in Liberation and Leadership, who shares her poignant personal journey as an FGM survivor. Fatou offers a profound exploration into the cultural and traditional origins of FGM in The Gambia, clearing up misconceptions about its ties to religious practices, particularly Islam. She brings to the table a compelling argument backed by data and community evidence, highlighting the severe health implications and human...2024-07-1538 minThe Victim’s PodcastChapter 5 : Institutional Malpractices - User Friendly Summary Gov. White paper with ICTJ and Partners - Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-07-0708 minThe Victim’s PodcastChapter 4: Political Persecution (Media, Political parties & Religion ) - User Friendly summary Gov. White paper with ICTJ and partners- Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-07-0605 minThe Victim’s PodcastChapter 3: Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, Presidential Alternative Treatment Program, PATP and Witch Hunt excercise - User Friendly summary Gov.White paper with ICTJ and Partners - Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-07-0412 minThe Victim’s PodcastChapter 2: April 10 and 11 2000 Student Demonstration - User Friendly Summary Gov. White Paper - Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-07-0305 minThe Victim’s PodcastChapter 1 : Human Rights Violations by state security agents - User Friendly Summary : Gov. White Paper - Mandinka VersionSend us a textSupport the showCreator and Host : Ayeshah Harun , Co - Hosts : Lamin and Fatou Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive 2024-07-0207 min