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…]
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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…]
Swiss Prosecutors Nearing Decision On Gambian Ex-Minister
Swiss state prosecutors said on Monday they were close to concluding their lengthy investigation into crimes against humanity allegedly committed by a minister in former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh’s government. Ousman Sonko has been in custody since his arrest on January 26, 2017 in Switzerland, where he had applied for[Read More…]
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