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Gambian trial in Germany: the thin line between witness and suspect

In Celle, Germany, a former member of Gambia’s notorious “Junglers” is accused of crimes against humanity. One of his former comrades, with a very similar background, was expected to come as a witness to shed light on the death squad’s killing missions. Until he decided to make full use of his right not to self-incriminate.
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