Tag: Ousman Sonko

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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 […]

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Former Gambia Interior Minister Ousman Sonko Sentenced To Serve 20-Year Jail Term

Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian Interior Minister has been sentenced to serve a 20-year jail term by the Swiss court in Bellingzona on Wednesday, 15th May 2024. Ousman Sonko was accused of taking part in numerous acts of torture, kidnapping, sexual violence and killings perpetrated between 2000 and 2016 in The Gambia. […]

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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 […]