Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko, suspected of crimes against humanity, is to stay in a Swiss jail until at least the end of October, after his appeal was rejected by the Federal Criminal Court, media reports said on Sunday. The court decision was based on a risk that he might[Read More…]
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Gambia Rules Out Extradition Of Ex-Interior Minister Sonko
(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…]
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…]
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