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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Information gathered by The Point following reports that the ICC is currently pursuing the former dictator to stand trial, also revealed that after \u201cthe acceptance of the recommendations of the Gambian Truth Commission by President Barrow\u2019s administration, it is now vital to formally contact the accused person or his representatives\u2026Of course, if the suspect is available, he could be transferred to the ICC\u201d.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the official who is familiar with the matter, including all the allegations also noted that \u201cYahya Jammeh who went into hiding in Equatorial Guinea is yet to respond\u2026His prosecution is the only way to reconcile and reunite Gambians… and not any form of covering or whitewashing.\u201d<\/p>\n

It also disclosed that \u201cthe ICC is currently gathering and compiling evidence and identifying all the suspects\u2026the Court can investigate and where warranted, prosecute and try individuals if the State concerned does not, cannot or is unwilling to do so genuinely\u2026That is exactly what we are trying to establish\u201d.<\/p>\n

Yahya Jammeh who withdrew from the ICC fearing that he would be a target of future prosecution is currently at the epicentre of it; thus, when he assumed office, President Barrow, found it crucial to reengage the Court.<\/p>\n

International human right organisations including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch noted it \u201csent a strong message of support for the Court and victims of grave international crimes\u201d.<\/p>\n

UN Secretary General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres commended The Gambia\u2019s decision to re-join the ICC and \u201cremains confident that State Parties will continue to further strengthen the Court through a constructive dialogue.\u201d<\/p>\n

The European Union (EU) also applauded the decision by President Barrow to honour a \u201cpledge made during the election campaign\u2026\u201d The EU added that the \u201cICC embodies universal norms and values\u2026The victims of international crimes deserve justice, wherever they live\u201d.<\/p>\n

Recently, senior advocate and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, personally urged the Africa Union (AU) \u201cto take immediate action on the recommendations by Gambia\u2019s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRCC) that Yahya Jammeh, be prosecuted\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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