Gambiaj.com – In a dramatic turn of events at the Ousman Sonko trial, the plaintiffs’ counsel commenced her closing arguments by staunchly backing the Prosecutor’s case for convicting Sonko for crimes against humanity. The focus of her arguments was on supporting her clients, who were victims of atrocities in the years 2000 and 2006.
Gambiaj.com – In her closing arguments, the Swiss federal Prosecutor Sabrina Beyeler has detailed multiple instances where Ousman Sonko, a former leader in the State Guard and later Minister of Interior in The Gambia must be held accountable for murder, rape, torture, and deprivation of liberty, all allegedly committed in the context of a widespread and systematic attack against the civilian population during the presidency of Yahya Jammeh.
Gambiaj.com – Swiss prosecutors on Monday sought a life jail term for former Gambian interior minister Ousman Sonko, who has been on trial for crimes against humanity. Federal prosecutors said Sonko, 55, was responsible for killings, torture, rapes, and other sexual crimes, Swiss news media have reported.
Gambiaj.com – The United Democratic Party (UDP) convened its first central committee meeting of the year at the party’s headquarters in Manjai, where significant leadership changes were announced. Karafa Sonko was elected as the new campaign manager, replacing Momodou Sabally, who has since joined the ruling National Peoples Party (NPP). Additionally, Binta Touray was voted in as the new second vice president of the women’s wing.
Gambiaj.com – President Adama Barrow recently met with US Ambassador at Large on Global Criminal Justice, Ms. Beth Van Schaack, marking their second meeting within two years. The focus of their discussion was the progress of The Gambia’s Transitional Justice Programme, specifically regarding accountability for human rights violations and reconciliation efforts.
Gambiaj.com – The Gambia has officially inaugurated the Gambia-ECOWAS joint technical committee to establish an internationalized court for prosecuting perpetrators of gross human rights violations in the country between July 1994 and 2017.
Gambiaj.com – In a shocking development, Ambassador Sheikh Tijan Hydara, a political ally of President Adama Barrow and head of the Gambia Alliance for National Unity (GANU) party, has claimed to have suffered grievous bodily harm after an alleged assault by his deputy, Vincent Mendy, during a meeting in Havana.
Gambiaj.com – Political crisis talks called by Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Tuesday reached a “broad consensus” that the presidential vote he postponed could not be held before his mandate ends on April 2, multiple participants told AFP.
Gambiaj.com – The secretary general at the Office of the President, Salimatou Touray, is leading a high-level investigation team in Cuba to probe reports of economic malfeasance and an alleged fracas between Ambassador Sheikh Tijan Hydara and his deputy, Vincent Mendy.
Gambiaj.com – Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced a general amnesty bill for incidents related to the political unrest that has plagued the country since 2021. The announcement comes amidst a serious crisis surrounding the postponement of the presidential election.
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