Captain Abubacarr Jallow Testifies at TRRC November 1994 Coup, Arrests & Torture in The Gambia

Описание: Captain Abubacarr Jallow Testifies at TRRC November 1994 Coup, Arrests & Torture in The Gambia

In this powerful testimony before the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC), Captain Abubacarr Jallow recounts his military background and the terrifying events surrounding the November 11, 1994 attempted coup in The Gambia.

He describes confusion inside the barracks, the sudden outbreak of gunfire, the arrest of fellow officers, and how soldiers were misled into believing they were under foreign attack. His testimony also addresses allegations of torture and the fear that followed within the armed forces.

This account sheds new light on how ordinary soldiers became trapped in a system of violence, secrecy, and intimidation during the early years of Yahya Jammeh’s rule.

These testimonies are part of The Gambia’s journey toward truth, justice, and national healing.

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What really happened inside the barracks in November 1994

How arrests and executions unfolded

How fear and misinformation shaped military actions

Why these testimonies still matter today

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00:00 – Introduction
01:05 – Captain Jallow’s background and military career
03:20 – Training and weapons before November 1994
05:45 – Night of gunfire and confusion inside the barracks
08:30 – Arrests of officers and soldiers
11:15 – Seeing detainees brought in
13:40 – Fear, threats, and intimidation
16:20 – Allegations of torture and mistreatment
18:40 – Aftermath of the coup attempt
21:10 – Why this testimony matters today
23:00 – Closing reflections

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