The Appeal of Ousman Sonko: Universal Jurisdiction, Crimes Against Humanity, and the Long Reach of International Justice

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Friday, April 17, 2026

Author:

Aniska Manojkumar

Volume:

42

Issue:

5

Abstract:

On March 30, 2026, Ousman Sonko—a former Interior Minister of The Gambia—appeared before the Higher Appeals Chamber of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona to challenge his 2024 conviction for crimes against humanity.