The Barrow administration has renamed Arch 22nd to Never Again Memorial Arch in honour of all the victims of gross human rights abuses and violations under the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh.

“We are gathered today full of hope for a better tomorrow. Today however is also a sombre reminder of the traumatic events that occurred between 1994 and 2017. 

“We must therefore not forget the many victims of these violations, especially those who lost their lives,” Justice Minister Dawda Jallow said.

“I am pleased to announce his Excellency the President’s decision to rename the July 22nd Never Again Memorial Arch in honour of all the victims of gross human rights abuses and violations under the regime of former president Yahya Jammeh.

“The Government plans to renovate the Arch and erect a plaque with the names of the victims of the Jammeh regime. It is our hope that this memorial may be repurposed as a fitting reminder that Never Again shall we allow such heinous abuses and violations in our beloved country,” he added.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba