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Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?
Manage episode 418562719 series 1301449
A Swiss court has sentenced ex-Gambian minister,Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Mr Sonko fled to Switzerland in 2016. He was arrested and had been in custody since 2017, after a human rights group based in Geneva filed a criminal complaint against him. Audrey speaks with Fatoumatta Sandeng, the daughter of the tortured opposition leader, Ebrima Solo Sandeng.
Also why are some South Africans not happy about a new law which provides equal access to healthcare for all citizens?
And a conversation with the Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, who received death threats for waving a flag.
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Richard Kagoe, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
1551 episodes
Manage episode 418562719 series 1301449
A Swiss court has sentenced ex-Gambian minister,Ousman Sonko to 20 years in prison for crimes against humanity. Mr Sonko fled to Switzerland in 2016. He was arrested and had been in custody since 2017, after a human rights group based in Geneva filed a criminal complaint against him. Audrey speaks with Fatoumatta Sandeng, the daughter of the tortured opposition leader, Ebrima Solo Sandeng.
Also why are some South Africans not happy about a new law which provides equal access to healthcare for all citizens?
And a conversation with the Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, who received death threats for waving a flag.
Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Rob Wilson, Richard Kagoe, Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
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