Mahama Demands Accountability for 2005 Gambia Massacre
President calls for reparations and justice for the 56 West African migrants killed under Yahya Jammeh’s regime
- Mahama urges international community to hold those responsible for the massacre accountable
- Calls for compensation for the families of the victims, predominantly Ghanaians
- Highlights the importance of truth and reconciliation for healing in Gambia
President John Dramani Mahama has passionately called for justice for the victims of the 2005 Gambia Massacre, in which approximately 56 West African migrants—mostly Ghanaians—were brutally murdered.
Dubbed “The Gambia Massacre,” the tragedy saw migrants executed by Gambian security forces, allegedly under orders from ex-President Yahya Jammeh. Nearly two decades later, the massacre stands as a grim chapter in Gambia’s history, with families still seeking accountability and reparations.
During his inaugural visit to Gambia this weekend, Mahama urged the global community to prioritize justice for the victims, advocate for reparations to their families, and ensure that those responsible face the full force of the law.
Speaking on behalf of Ghana and the West African community, he underscored the importance of truth, reconciliation, and democratic healing.
“We believe that justice will help ease the pain endured by the victims’ families and bring closure to this dark episode,” Mahama stated.
