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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Businessman Haji Jawara, a longtime resident of Angola where he is Gambia\u2019s honorary consul has called for national reconciliation, urging Gambians to forgive former President Yahya Jammeh.<\/b><\/p>\n

The former Gambian leader is accused of serious human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings.<\/p>\n

Recently efforts to hold him accountable gathered momentum with Ecowas backing a special tribunal to try crimes committed under him, as recommended by the truth commission, TRRC.<\/p>\n

Consul Jawara emphasised that forgiveness is essential for the country\u2019s healing process after years of Jammeh\u2019s controversial regime, which was marked by human rights abuses.<\/p>\n

He also emphasised the importance of unity and respect among citizens, regardless of political affiliations.<\/p>\n

\u201cForgiving Jammeh could facilitate reconciliation in The Gambia by fostering national unity and healing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Jawara added that acknowledging past grievances while promoting dialogue can help victims and perpetrators confront their shared history. \u201cAdditionally, forgiveness may encourage political stability, allowing the country to move forward without lingering divisions. This approach can promote restorative justice, ultimately aiding in building a more inclusive society,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He said as a means of providing closure for the victims, Jammeh can be forced to appear before the media and admit all the crimes committed under his leadership and then apologise to his victims.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will serve as a big embarrassment to him and as well send a strong signal to all presidents that no matter how powerful they are, a day will come they will lose that power,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Foreign influence<\/b><\/p>\n

Consul Jawara said the international community has no moral authority or justification to call for Jammeh\u2019s prosecution.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf they are honest and serious about accountability, they would have by now thought of how Israel should account for committing genocide in Palestine,\u201d Jawara added.<\/p>\n

He said African countries and governments should wake up from their slumber and stop humiliating former African presidents.<\/p>\n

Asked if he is really serious about ever thinking of letting Jammeh go free after all the atrocities committed under his regime, Jawara said: \u201cI am by no means downplaying the heinous crimes committed by Jammeh; I just feel that we have more to gain in forgiving him than prosecuting him\u201d.<\/p>\n

Jawara said the government should instead go after officials corruptly amassing wealth at the detriment of the people of this country. \u201cMany government officials are taking advantage of Barrow\u2019s harmlessness and weakness to squander public resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cCorruption has probably killed more Gambians than Jammeh has allegedly done, but those involved in these cases of corruption will usually go scot-free. This is what we should start a conversation around,\u201d Jawara said.<\/p>\n

He said corruption severely undermines health delivery and public services in The Gambia, leading to diminished quality and accessibility of health care.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt diverts resources, increases costs, and exacerbates health inequities, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Ultimately, tackling corruption is essential for strengthening health systems and ensuring equitable access to essential services,\u201d Jawara noted.<\/p>\n

Reacting to Jawara\u2019s call, an activist who prefers to remain anonymous told: \u201cWhile reconciliation is essential, without concrete actions towards justice and reparations, forgiveness alone may fail to foster genuine healing and national progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Gambia. Businessman Haji Jawara, a longtime resident of Angola where he is Gambia\u2019s honorary consul has called for national reconciliation, urging Gambians to forgive former President Yahya Jammeh. The former Gambian leader is accused of serious human rights abuses, including torture and extrajudicial killings. 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