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Chapter 2: April 10 and 11 2000 Student Demonstration - User Friendly Summary Gov. White Paper
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We honor the memory of the fallen and shine a light on the unheeded cries for justice in a pivotal moment of The Gambia's history—the student protest of April 10 and 11, 2000. Our discussion exposes the harrowing crackdown that led to 12 lost lives and countless injuries, all in the wake of peaceful demands for accountability over the death and assault of young students by state security agents. The recent findings from the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) are at the forefront of our conversation, as we consider the government's acceptance of the commission's recommendations for justice and reform.
As we navigate through the TRRC's crucial proposals, we uncover the layers of accountability that need to be addressed, from the prosecution of officials, including the former president, to the pressing need for improved security force training in crowd control. We also evaluate the designated institutions like the National Youth Council and Ministry of Education, tasked with breathing life into these recommendations by 2027. This episode is dedicated to reflecting on the past to safeguard the future, ensuring that the voices of The Gambia's youth are heard and that a tragedy of this magnitude never repeats itself.
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Let's keep the Memories of Victims Alive
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