Yahya Sonko Calls for Mass Action Against Police Brutality in The Gambia Gambian migration and human rights activist Yahya Sonko has issued a strong call for accountability and reform, condemning what he describes as ongoing police brutality and extrajudicial killings by the Gambia Police Force. In a public statement, Sonko criticized the continued abuse of power by state security forces in The Gambia, even under its current democratic leadership. He urged citizens to hold authorities accountabl

GPF CONTINUES NATIONWIDE HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINING IN LRR Date: October 12, 2025 The Gambia Police Force, through its Human Rights and Professional Standards Unit (HRPSU), in collaboration with the Women’s Association for Victim Empowerment (WAVE), has continued its nationwide human rights training for law enforcement officers in the Lower River Region (LRR). The training focuses on human rights standards, the lawful use of force, and The Gambia’s Anti-Torture Law, bringing together officers from th