Press Statements

EFSCRJ Calls for Stronger Human Rights Protection Following NHRC Briefing The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice has welcomed the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) latest public briefing and the release of its 2025 human rights reports, describing…

The office of the Chief Justice is too important for uncertainty or opacity. EFSCRJ calls on President Adama Barrow to make public the constitutional basis, qualifications, and process that informed the appointment of Mr. Edi M.O. Faal as Chief Justice.…

Integrity is the first line of defence against corruption. As Africa marks African Anti-Corruption Day 2026, EFSCRJ reminds the Government and all Gambians that corruption remains one of the greatest threats to democracy, human rights, development, and national stability. Three…

Two Court Rulings. One Wake-Up Call. In just two days, two courts exposed a disturbing truth. The Supreme Court ruled that the Police acted unconstitutionally in forcibly evicting former Auditor General Momodou Ceesay from his office. The Kanifing Magistrates’ Court…

The Supreme Court rightly declared the removal of Auditor General Momodou Ceesay and his forcible eviction from office unconstitutional. However, by refusing to order his reinstatement and imposing no meaningful consequences on those responsible, the Court missed a critical opportunity…

We have taken action. Accountability must follow. Today, EFSCRJ formally wrote to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), with copies to the Inspector General of Police, the Minister of Interior, the Commissioner General of the Gambia Prison Service and the…

Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang Speak! Torture allegations must never be ignored. Wrongful acquittal alone is not justice. EFSCRJ is deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations of torture, manipulation, abuse of power and inhumane prison conditions revealed by Ousainou Bojang…

NAWEC Must Deliver, Citizens Must Demand EFSCRJ stands with citizens in demanding reliable electricity and water services and accountability from NAWEC and relevant authorities. The current utility crisis is not the result of a lack of funding, expertise, or resources.…

Day of the African Child 2026 Today, EFSCRJ joins Africa in commemorating the Day of the African Child 2026, marking 50 years since the historic Soweto Student Uprising of 16 June 1976. This year’s theme, “Ensuring Universal Access to Water,…