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Madi Jobarteh | |
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| Born | Boraba, Central River Region, The Gambia |
| Citizenship | Gambian |
| Education | The University of Ghana University of Groningen |
| Occupation(s) | Human rights defender, pro-democracy activist |
| Years active | 1997 - present |
| Organization(s) | The Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice |
| Known for | Human rights defender |
| Website | EFSCRJ |
Madi Jobarteh (b. 15th August 1971) is a prominent Gambian human rights defender and pro-democracy activist.[1][2][3]
Human rights work
[edit]Jobarteh is founder and executive director of the Edward Francis Small Centre for Rights and Justice (EFSCRJ) in The Gambia.[4] Prior to that, he served as country director for the Westminster Foundation for Democracy,[5] a position he relinquished over disagreements on the Israel/Palestine conflict.[6]
His human rights and pro-democracy stance put him at odds, first with the government of former Gambian dictator, Yahya Jammeh and subsequently with the administration of Adama Barrow which succeeded Jammeh.[7][8] He has challenged the current government over allegations of theft of public resources, corruption, police brutality and the failure of public officials to deliver.[9][10][11]
Jobarteh has been arrested by the Barrow authorities on numerous occasions under politically-motivated charges.[12][13]
Temporary exile
[edit]Between 2016 and 2017, Madi Jobarteh was briefly exiled in the Netherlands where he had been participating in a Shelter City visit for at-risk human rights defenders, only to realise he could not return for fear of arrest upon arrival in The Gambia. He remained in exile in the Netherlands until February 2017.[14]
References
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- ^ "Madi Jobarteh: Gambia's most loved and hated activist". The Africa Report.com. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Gambia: Human rights defender at risk in Gambia: Madi Jobarteh". Amnesty International. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Human rights defender Madi Jobarteh charged after being provisionally released". Front Line Defenders. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Team – efscrj.org". Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Political developments in The Gambia - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament". edm.parliament.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ Bah, Omar (2024-02-23). "Madi Quits Westminster Foundation Over Palestine Issue – The Standard Newspaper | Gambia". Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Marinah (2022-05-05). "Human rights defender Madi Jobarteh wrongfully attacked by The Gambia President Adama Barrow on national television". Justice & Peace Netherlands. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ Marenah, Sainey M. K. (2021-10-07). "Pres. Adama Barrow's Shameful Visit! Insulting- Madi Jobarteh". The Alkamba Times. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Times, The Alkamba (2023-09-07). "Government Silence over Corruption - Madi Jobarteh". The Alkamba Times. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ Jobarteh, Madi (2021-10-24). "Madi Jobarteh: Adama Barrow And Yaya Jammeh, Twin Betrayers Of The Gambia". Gambia News | JollofNews. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ Maclean, Ruth; Jammeh, Saikou (2019-09-23). "Gambia's joy gives way to sinking distrust as Barrow clings to power". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ "Gambia: Further information: Drop charges against human rights defender: Madi Jobarteh". Amnesty International. 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Amnesty Int. Urges Gambia Government To Drop 'Baseless' Charges Against Madi Jobarteh". Kerr Fatou Online Media House. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
- ^ "Madi, a voice for change in The Gambia". Justice & Peace Netherlands. Retrieved 2025-09-19.