The Gambia government has called for independent investigation of alleged war atrocities committed by Israel military operation in Gaza. 

Speaking at 148th assembly of the inter parliamentary union in Geneva, deputy speaker Seedy Njie called for an urgent need for concerted efforts towards peace and reconciliation.

“The Government and people of The Gambia, under the leadership of His Excellency, Adama Barrow, stands in solidarity with the International Community in condemning all forms of violence and aggression, particularly the recent Israeli military operations in Gaza.

“These operations have resulted in the loss of innocent lives, widespread destruction to properties, and profound humanitarian suffering. We echo the calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and across Palestine to prevent further bloodshed and alleviate the dire humanitarian situation facing the Palestinian people,” he said.

“It is imperative to acknowledge that the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are entrenched in decades of forceful occupation, displacement, and denial of basic fundamental rights to the Palestinian people. The Government of The Gambia reaffirms its commitment to upholding international law, human rights, and UN General Assembly resolutions as the foundation for any meaningful and lasting resolution to this enduring conflict. My delegation and I called on the UN Security Council to act positively and passed a unified resolution to condemn Israel and end the war.

“In this vein, we emphasise the importance of accountability and justice for all parties responsible for violations of international law and human rights. The Government of The Gambia calls for thorough and impartial investigations into alleged atrocities committed during the recent military operations in Gaza, with a view to holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring justice for the victims,” he added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba