(JollofNews) – The Government of the Gambia will not seek the extradition of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko from Switzerland. Mr Sonko was arrested in January by Swiss authorities following a request for asylum. His arrest was triggered by a complaint from Geneva-based non-governmental organisation, Trial International, in connection with[Read More…]
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Gambia Issue Arrest Warrant For Ex-Interior Minister, Security Chiefs
(JollofNews) – A magistrate court in the Gambian capital, Banjul, Thursday granted a government request to issue a warrant for the arrest of former Interior minister Ousman Sonko, who is currently detained by Swiss authorities. A warrant has also been issued for the arrest of six other senior military officials[Read More…]
Custody Extended For Ex-Gambia Interior Minister In Switzerland
(JollofNews) – Swiss authorities on Wednesday extended the detention of Gambia’s former interior minister for another three months amid an investigation into accusations he committed crimes against humanity while serving in the African country’s government. Ousman Sonko, who served under ousted Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh, must remain behind bars as[Read More…]
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