Patience Mama Loum

Story: The article reports that Swiss courts ordered former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko to compensate his victims while dropping rape charges against him. It highlights accountability for sexual abuse and the protection of survivors’ identities. The story emphasizes justice for women affected by gender-based violence and shows that international legal systems can uphold women’s rights and provide redress even when criminal charges are dropped.

Published in: October 28, 2025