Coverage dated April 7, 2025

Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit on trial for torture in US

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DENVER (AP) — Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of torturing political opponents of Gambia’s former military dictator Yahya Jammeh nearly 20 years ago, the latest international trial tied to his regime.

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  1. The Republic

    Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit on trial for torture in US (opens The Republic)

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    DENVER (AP) — Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of torturing political opponents of Gambia’s former military dictator Yahya Jammeh nearly 20 years ago, the latest international trial tied to his regime.

  2. Seattle Times

    Ex-member of former Gambia dictator’s military unit is on trial in the US for torture (opens Seattle Times)

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    A lawyer for a man accused of torturing people suspected in a planned coup against Gambia’s longtime president says the defendant was a mere private in the West African country’s...

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Ex-member of former Gambia dictator's military unit on trial for torture in US - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    DENVER (AP) — Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of torturing political opponents of Gambia’s former military dictator Yahya Jammeh nearly 20 years ago, the latest international trial tied to his regime.

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