Gambia to pay Jammeh-rule victims with mansion proceeds
By The BriefBrief
The Gambia’s Reparations Commission said it received $2.5 million from the sale of former leader Yahya Jammeh’s mansion in Maryland, and authorities said the funds will go to victims of his rule. The United States secured the right to sell the property in 2022, saying it was acquired with criminal proceeds and misappropriated Gambian public funds.
WHO:The Gambia’s Reparations Commission and Gambian authorities
WHAT:The commission received $2.5 million from the sale of Yahya Jammeh’s Maryland mansion, and authorities said the money will be used to pay victims of his rule.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 4:31 AM ET
WHERE:The Gambia
WHY:The funds are intended to compensate victims of Jammeh’s rule.
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