Swiss conviction of Ousman Sonko sends 'resounding message' against impunity
Former Gambian politician Ousman Sonko was sentenced in Switzerland on May 15 under the universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity.
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Former Gambian politician Ousman Sonko was sentenced in Switzerland on May 15 under the universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity.
Former Gambian politician Ousman Sonko was sentenced in Switzerland on May 15 under the universal jurisdiction for crimes against humanity. This has
The court of three judges and nine jurors, delivered the final verdict Wednesday evening following more than eight hours of deliberations.
In a packed courtroom, presiding judge Jean-Marc Lavergne told the court neither claim was valid.
Mr Kamara is seeking to overturn his conviction and 30-year prison sentence handed down by a jury in November 2022.