Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva? Sonko is the highest-ranking official under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, to stand trial for widespread rights abuses. Al Jazeera · Jan 8, 2024
Gambian man convicted in Germany for role in killings under Gambia's former ruler A German court has convicted a Gambian man of murder and crimes against humanity for involvement in the killing of government critics in his West African homeland The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Alleged Gambian Death Squad Member Awaits Verdict In German Trial A German court will announce on Thursday the verdict in the trial of a Gambian man accused of belonging to a death squad that assassinated opponents of former dictator Yahya Jammeh, including an AFP journalist. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Trial of Gambian man accused of war crimes gets underway in Germany A man accused of working for a notorious Gambian death squad run by former president Yahya Jammeh goes on trial in Germany on the principle of universal jurisdiction. Bai Lowe is accused of murdering renowned journalist Deyda Hydara in 2004. Also in this edition, African leaders congratulate French President Emmanuel… France 24 · Apr 25, 2022
Jammeh ally on trial in Germany over role in Gambian death squad Bai Lowe is accused of being a driver for the ex-Gambian leader’s hit squad, known as Junglers, between 2003 and 2006. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022