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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 23608, member: 2262"]
The UK Wants the Gambia to Act Fast on Truth Panel's Report.

Britain asked Gambia to move quickly on the findings from its truth panel. The panel looked into past human rights crimes in the small West African nation.

Since the report's release, the Gambia has finished 16 of the panel's tasks. The country is working on 190 more out of the 263 total items.

Britain gave its views at a human rights meeting in Geneva yesterday. It praised Gambia for some good steps but wants more action against people who hurt women.

The UK noted that the Gambia kept its ban on female cutting and passed new laws against torture and stealing public money. Britain liked that Gambia made its human rights office strong and free to work.

But the UK said Gambia must do better to protect women and girls. It wants the country to make clear plans for women to join politics. It asked for firm rules to punish those who attack women.

Britain wished the Gambia well as it worked to improve its situation. Both nations meet often to discuss human rights as members of a special UN group.
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