Tag: Interior

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Gambia‘s former Interior minister‘s trial to open on January 8

The trial of Ousman Sonko, former Interior minister of the Gambia will open on 8th January 2024 before the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, LTN has learnt. A publication made by Trial International, an NGO fighting impunity for international crimes and supporting victims in their quest for justice indicates that this will be […]

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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 […]

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Interior Ministry Inaugurates New Committee For National Maritime Security

The Ministry of Interior on Friday, 29th July inaugurated the new committee on the National Maritime Security. The meeting was convened purposely for the inauguration of the Committee and availed members to discuss ways to strengthen coordination mechanisms to effectively address maritime security-related issues at the national level. Speaking at […]

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Turkish Security Assessment Team Checks Gambia’s Security Preparedness Ahead of OIC Summit

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Mr. Seyaka Sonko on Monday, 9th of May 2022, received the Turkish National Police Assessment Team, led by the Deputy Director of Department of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish National Police, Mr. Turgay Oglin; and the Deputy Director of the City of Antalya Police, Mr. […]