In the trial against the former Gambian Minister of the Interior, the criminal chamber has questioned the first alleged victim. She is the wife of a soldier who had a close relationship with ex-president Yahya Jammehd, but was murdered in January 2000.
The suspect Ousam Sonko is said to have raped the then widow several times. She explained to the Federal Criminal Court on Wednesday that Sonko came to her home very often during the first six months. She felt like his slave. The defendant came in uniform and she considered him a member of the state guard.
When he came for the first time, she had the impression that he had questions about her husband. Her mother, children and herself were scared and feared that they would be taken away.
While the woman was being questioned, Sonko was taken to another room where the courtroom events were broadcast on video. He denied involvement in the man’s murder as well as in the rape. (saw/sda)
Soource :Watson
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