Global Politics Report Editorial
Former ‘death squad’ leader appears in military trial in The Gambia
Sanna Manjang faces court for deserting army in 2017 after end of Jammeh's 20-year rule.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 21, 2026 at 04:57 PM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera