The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has on Tuesday received materials worth over 15 million dalasi from the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP).

The materials donated included database, office furniture and equipment which are handed over through the Ministry of Justice to the Commission, held at Dunes Hotel.

Speaking at the handing over ceremony, chairman of the commission, Dr Lamin Sise expressed his delight about the gesture and urged for continued support of UNDP to the Commission.

“Your support for efforts here in the Gambia that gone through difficulty is precisely what is needed,” he said.

A UN resident representative, Mrs Aisata De, said “the ceremony provides the platform to renew the UN’s commitment and support to not only this Commission but to the country’s overall transitional justice process.”

She said the 15 million dalasi worth of material includes simultaneous translation equipment under procurement.

She assured of UN commitment to continue supporting the country through technical support, adding “this includes outreach, statement-taking, witness protection, reporting and investigations.”

Representing the minister of Justice, Mr Hussein Thomasi, the special adviser to the Justice minister, promised to put the materials into good use.

He commended the UN for the goodwill support through the transitional justice of the country while commending the truth commission for their good work.

Mr Thomasi further sought continued support from UN to the country especially in the transitional justice process of the country.

Reporting by Adama Makasuba