In brief
After former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh was ousted, his US property was seized and sold for $2.573 million. The Gambia’s Reparations Commission will channel the money to victims of political abuse. The sale follows findings of massive money laundering and misconduct by Jammeh. The commission pledges transparent and responsible management of the funds. This marks a step toward justice after years of authoritarian rule.
Money from a Former Regime Pays for Healing
The Gambia is turning a $2.573 million windfall from the sale of a former president’s Maryland mansion into a fund for victims of his 20‑year reign of terror.
- Sale proceeds: $2.573 million
- Victims: Those who suffered torture, disappearances and killings during Jammeh’s rule
- Commission: Gambia’s Reparations Commission will manage and distribute the money transparently
Jammeh seized state funds, built 281 properties worldwide and is accused of using $300 million in misappropriated money. The sale of his US home, which the authorities deemed “criminal proceeds,” is now a tool for justice.
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