Gambia to set up truth and Reconciliation commission to probe Jammeh's rule

The Gambia will set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate abuses committed during former President, Yahya Jammeh's rule.

The finances of Mr Jammeh would also be investigated.
 
The committee will encourage people to confess to crimes, whereas victims will be offered compensation.

The former regime was accused of widespread torture and enforced disappearances during its 22-year rule.
 
There were also allegations of more than 11million dollars that went missing from The Gambia's state coffers following Mr Jammeh's departure.

The former president fled to Equatorial Guinea in January after regional intervention.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS