A former interior minister under Yahya Jammeh has appeared before a Swiss appeals court in a case that continues to resonate strongly among Gambians at home and in the diaspora. Ousman Sonko, who served as a powerful figure in Jammeh’s government until his dismissal in 2016, is challenging his 2024[Read More…]
Tag: Crimes Against Humanity
USAID: $365,000 To Accelerate Prosecution Of Jammeh-Era Crimes
Press Release The United States Government’s Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching a 10-month Rapid Response initiative to make immediate progress on prosecutions of alleged crimes committed under the Jammeh regime. The focus will be on setting up a new Special Prosecutor’s Office for crimes covered by domestic laws[Read More…]
Ex-Gambian Minister Charged With Crimes Against Humanity
Former Gambian interior minister, Ousman Sonko, who fled the country and went into hiding in Switzerland, has been accused of crimes against humanity in a Swiss court. Switzerland’s attorney general on Tuesday announced the charges against Mr Sonko, who was allegedly involved in the violent repression of the civilian population[Read More…]
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