The High Court of The Gambia has refused bail for former Jungler operative Sanna Manjang, marking a significant step in one of the country’s most closely watched justice processes. The decision was issued during his first court appearance since his arrest last month, which ended an eight-year international manhunt.
Manjang is facing three murder charges tied to some of the most infamous killings of the Yahya Jammeh era. These include the assassination of veteran journalist Deyda Hydara, the killing of Gambian-American activist Alhagie Ceesay, and the deaths of several West African migrants.
Prosecutors argue that the gravity of the charges, coupled with Manjang’s long period on the run, makes him a high flight risk. The court agreed, ruling that granting bail would compromise the integrity of the legal proceedings.
The case now moves into its next phase, with rights groups and victims’ families closely tracking developments. Many see the prosecution as a critical test of The Gambia’s commitment to accountability and transitional justice.
