"Gambian Ex-Minister Ousman Sonko Faces Trial in Switzerland for Alleged Crimes"
TL;DR
Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian minister, is on trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity, including murder, rape, and torture, becoming the highest-ranking official to be tried in Europe under universal jurisdiction. The trial involves nine Gambian plaintiffs, including a woman who alleges that Sonko raped her multiple times and held her captive. Sonko denies the charges, and his lawyer has requested the case be abandoned due to issues with the investigation and hearings. If convicted, Sonko could face a life sentence.
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- Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva? Al Jazeera English
- Former Gambian minister goes on trial in Switzerland DW (English)
- Former Gambian interior minister on trial in Switzerland over alleged crimes against humanity The Washington Post
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