Why Gambian Ex-Minister Is On Trial In Switzerland For Crimes Against Humanity – OpEd

By Simon Bradley

**Who is Ousman Sonko? **

Ousman Sonko, a former Gambian minister under ousted dictator Yahya Jammeh, went on trial in Switzerland on January 8 for crimes against humanity in a long-awaited case.  

Sonko, 55, joined the Gambian military in 1988 and became commander of the State Guard in 2003, a...