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Описание: Mamat O. Cham TRRC Testimony Part 1 | How the Gambia National Army Was Built

In Part 1 of Mamat O. Cham’s testimony before The Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), the witness provides important historical background on the formation and development of the Gambia National Army.

Mamat O. Cham explains his educational background, how he joined the first batch of the Gambia National Army in 1984, the military training he received in the United States, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Liberia, and how he rose through the ranks to serve in important command and staff positions.

This testimony also covers:

The creation of the Gambia National Army

Early military training and officer selection

Nigerian military command and advisory roles

Army structure and regimentation

The 1990s conditions in the army

Food, housing, and soldier welfare

The mutiny involving returning Liberia soldiers

The broader military environment before the July 22, 1994 coup

This is a key testimony for understanding the historical and institutional background that shaped the Gambia military before the AFPRC takeover.

⚠️ This video contains sworn testimony given before the TRRC. The statements reflect the witness’s account as part of the Commission’s official public record.

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