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The sentencing of Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian Interior Minister, delivers a stark warning: no matter the attempts to flee or hide, justice will prevail. The delivery of justice marks the cessation of impunity.

Fatoumatta:The conviction of Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian Interior Minister, offers profound lessons. On May 15, 2024, the Swiss top court sentenced Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity, linked to the repression by Gambia’s security forces against the regime’s opponents. The charges spanned his 16-year tenure […]