Gambian Ex-Soldier Convicted in US for 2006 Torture

Michael Sang Correa, a former member of the Gambian military, was convicted by a Colorado jury for his role in the torture of five individuals in 2006 under the regime of former dictator Yahya Jammeh. The jury found Correa guilty on multiple counts of torture, including severe methods such as beating and electric shocks, aimed at extracting confessions from those suspected of participating in a coup attempt. This case is significant as it marks the first prosecution in the U.S. related to the notorious Junglers, a covert unit that operated under Jammeh's orders. Correa, who immigrated to the U.S. in 2016, faces a maximum of 20 years in prison per count. Survivors testified about the brutal tactics used during their torture, while the defense argued Correa acted under duress from superiors. The case highlights ongoing efforts to hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable, even years after the fact.