Age, Biography and Wiki
Ousman Sonko was born on 9 January, 1969 in Serekunda, The Gambia, is a Gambian politician. Discover Ousman Sonko's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
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55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
9 January, 1969 |
| Birthday |
9 January |
| Birthplace |
Serekunda, The Gambia |
| Nationality |
Gambia
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 55 years old group.
Ousman Sonko Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Ousman Sonko height not available right now. We will update Ousman Sonko's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ousman Sonko Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ousman Sonko worth at the age of 55 years old? Ousman Sonko’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Gambia. We have estimated Ousman Sonko's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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politician |
Ousman Sonko Social Network
Timeline
Ousman Sonko (born 9 January 1969) is a former Gambian politician.
Sonko was born in Serekunda on 9 January 1969.
Sonko had a career in the military, starting in 1988.
In early 2000 he served as commander of the State Guards Battalion.
He later served as Inspector General of The Gambia Police Force before being appointed to Interior Minister.
He served as Interior Minister between 2006 and 2016 under the Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh.
During this period he is suspected of taking part in acts of torture, including in detention centers.
He was appointed as Interior Minister on 23 October 2006.
On 19 September 2016 Sonko was replaced as Interior Minister by Momodou Alieu Bah.
In September 2016 Sonko fled to Sweden, applying for residency on 21 September.
On 26 January 2017 Sonko was arrested in Switzerland, where he had been reportedly living since November 2016, after his request in Sweden had been denied.
Sonko was arrested after the rights group TRIAL International filed a complaint against him on the basis of human rights violations.
At the time of his arrest he was living in a center for asylum seekers.
He was detained to investigate the allegations, initially for three months, and for another three months in May 2017.
In November 2019 his detention was extended by the Federal Criminal Court of Switzerland until late January 2020.
As of May 2020 he was still in custody.
On 18 April 2023, the Swiss Attorney General declared that Sonko had been charged with crimes against humanity under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
He was accused of "having supported, participated in and failed to prevent 'systematic and generalised attacks' as part of a repressive campaign by security forces against Jammeh's opponents".
He has also been charged with rape, torture, and murder.
His trial at the Federal Criminal Court began on 8 January 2024.
On 4 March 2024, the prosecutor requested life imprisonment against Sonko.
