Senegal’s main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has today publicly pronounced his stance on the judgement delivered in his case against the Tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang. He said he will not pay the court fine of CFA 200 million to Mame Mbaye Niang. Sonko described the judgement as rubbish. “Where […]
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Ousman Sonko to be judged in the Adji Sarr alleged rape case
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko will be tried on 16 May before the criminal division, Seneweb writes. This time, “Ousman Sonko will be tried for rape and death threats against the masseuse Adji Sarr in the Sweet Beauté case,“ reports RFM. Following the prosecutor’s statement following the confrontation between Ousmane […]
Justice Ministry Reacts to Ousman Sonko’s Indictment in Switzerland
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice has said that the pursuit of justice will eventually reach those who commit crimes, regardless of time or location; and that patience is necessary, as trials can be lengthy and complicated, even in developed countries like Switzerland. Honorable Dawda A. Jallow made these […]
Former Gambian Minister of Interior to be tried in Switzerland for crimes against humanity
(Geneva 18.04.2023) – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of Switzerland yesterday indicted Ousman Sonko, former Gambian Minister of Interior, for crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the rule of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh. The upcoming trial is a crucial milestone for the transitional justice process in The […]