"Gambian Ex-Minister Ousman Sonko Faces Trial in Switzerland for Alleged Crimes"

Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian interior minister, is on trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity, including killings, torture, and rape allegedly committed during President Yahya Jammeh's repressive regime. Sonko's lawyer denies his responsibility, claiming that the National Intelligence Agency was behind the crimes. Switzerland is using universal jurisdiction to prosecute him, and this trial is seen as a warning to repressive governments. The case is based on extensive evidence, including testimonies from alleged victims and witnesses. This is the second time Switzerland has tried someone under universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity, and other countries are also pursuing cases against former members of Jammeh's regime.