Conviction of Former Gambia Interior Minister for Crimes Against Humanity in Switzerland

Former interior minister of Gambia convicted in Switzerland for crimes against humanity over repression by country's security forces against opponents of longtime dictator Yahya Jammeh. Ousman Sonko sentenced to 20 years in prison, highest-level former official ever to be tried in Europe under universal jurisdiction.

Former Gambian Interior Minister Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity

Former Gambian interior minister convicted of crimes against humanity and sentenced to 20 years in Switzerland for his role in repression under dictator Jammeh. Verdict seen as landmark application of universal jurisdiction in Europe.

Efforts to End Female Genital Mutilation in Gambia

NPR interviews Jaha Dukureh, founder of Safe Hands for Girls, on efforts to end female genital mutilation in Gambia as lawmakers advance a bill to end the FGM ban.

Attempted Repeal of Ban on Female Genital Cutting in Gambia

Lawmakers in Gambia referred an attempted repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussions, sparking concerns from activists about the protection of girls and women in the largely Muslim country.

Illegal migrants in New York City furniture store and Gambia's vote on female genital cutting ban repeal

Dozens of illegal migrants found living in cramped conditions in New York City furniture store. Lawmakers in Gambia to vote on repealing ban on female genital cutting, a harmful practice. Advocates fear further erosion of women's rights. Religious conservatives support the repeal citing religious purity and cultural values.