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Former Gambian Minister appears in Swiss court ‌

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Sonko’s conviction for homicide

Former Gambian Minister of Interior, Ousmane Sonko appeared in a Swiss court ‌on Monday.

He appeals against a conviction for crimes against humanity under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh.

Sonko’s conviction for homicide, torture and false imprisonment in May 2024 was historic .

He was ​the highest-ranking former official ever to be tried in Europe using universal ​jurisdiction. 

This allows for the prosecution of the most serious crimes anywhere.  

–Channel Africa–