Patience Mama Loum

Story: This article explains how international courts in Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S. are holding former Gambian officials accountable for serious human rights violations under Yahya Jammeh’s regime. It focuses on the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows countries to prosecute crimes like torture, murder, and enforced disappearances even if they were committed abroad. The piece highlights how these trials offer justice for victims who may not see accountability domestically.

Published in: October 16, 2025