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