Art exhibition in Dakar by ANEKED set for Tomorrow

The exhibition is scheduled from the 11^th of March to the 18^th of March (8 days). It aims at preserving the memories of the victims of former president Yaya Jammeh’s regime, as well as passing the stories to the next generation and generations to come.

Also, It is meant to highlight the importance of storytelling, memorialisation and activism in the fight for peace, justice and human rights in The Gambia.

“We will be in Dakar from March 11^th to 18^th. Our powerful exhibitions use art to preserve the memories of Yaya Jammeh’s regime victims,” ANEKED stated.

With this exhibition, the organisation stated that it hopes to spark discussions about the human rights violations perpetrated under Yaya Jammeh’s regime and show how artistry can be used to bring stories to life.

“We hope to ignite discussions on the human rights violations by the Yaya Jammeh regime and showcase how activism can be used to keep stories alive,” it stated.

The organisation has stated that there will be a documentary screening and a panel discussion on the first day (11 March) at 4 pm.

The initiative would be held in partnership with Amnesty International Senegal, the National Endowment for Democracy, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience and the Swiss Embassy in Senegal.

Founded in 2019, led by women African human rights activists and present in Ghana and The Gambia, ANEKED campaigns against forced disappearances and summary executions and also advocates justice for victims and their families.