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Former Gambian strongman claims to be “shocked” at testimony of torture
Mr Sonko is currently on trial for alleged crimes against humanity carried out in Gambia during ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year...
Accused Jammeh enforcer takes stand in Swiss trial
The Swiss Attorney General’s office, along with 10 plaintiffs from Gambia, is accusing Mr Sonko of torture, murder, false imprisonment,...
Swiss Court hears allegations Jammeh Minister tortured Gambians protesting electoral reform
Mr Ngum broke down in tears as he told the court he was protesting electoral reforms in 2016 when he...
Gambian prison officers tell Swiss trial of torture in jails under dictator Jammeh
Mr Sonko denied wrongdoing and argued that he neither exercised administrative nor operational oversight over the prisons.
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Witness tells Swiss Court Jammeh enforcer oversaw interrogation and torture
“The universal jurisdiction is narrowing the space for perpetrators,” said Gambian human rights lawyer Abdoulie Fatty. “It also gives hope...
Witness alleges torture, rape under Sonko’s command in trial of Gambia’s former minister
The Swiss Attorney General’s office, along with 10 plaintiffs from Gambia, is accusing Mr Sonko of torture, murder, false imprisonment,...
Victims of alleged Jammeh henchman Ousman Sonko welcome Swiss trial
It is not just Gambians hoping for justice in this case.
Former Gambian minister takes stand after Swiss Court denies submission over procedure
Mr Sonko provided details on elements of the charges of crimes against humanity brought against him by the Office of...
