Baba Galleh Jallow

Baba Galleh Jallow is a Gambian academic and journalist who was appointed as executive secretary of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) in February 2018. Born in Farafenni, Jallow completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Sierra Leone. He became a journalist, and was appointed as assistant editor of The Daily Observer in 1994, following the coup d'etat. Quotes We are just after the truth and justice for the victims, reconciliation, healing and promotion of the best interest of the country. We want every Gambian to be engaged in a conversation on how we can prevent a repetition of human rights violations and dictatorship in this country. Baba Galleh Jallow, speaking about the TRRC. The Standard, 2018. I can assure everyone that this commission is impartial, independent and not here as propaganda arm of the government or witch-hunt the past regime. Baba Galleh Jallow, speaking about the TRRC. The Standard, 2018. It is a cruel paradox that as a people we crave and cherish political pluralism and civility but are not able to tolerate political pluralism and civility. Baba Galleh Jallow, The Standard, 2017. External links Category:Academics from Gambia Category:Editors Category:Journalists from Gambia Category:Literary critics Category:Living people