Africa

Former Gambian minister goes to trial in Switzerland

today11 January, 2024

Background

Gambia’s former interior minister, Ousman Sonko is starting his trial in Switzerland after facing charges of crimes against humanity for nearly 6 years. Campaigners say the trial is a step forward towards seeking justice for people who suffered abuses under former president Yahya Jammeh’s regime. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila