The Gambia government has hailed the sentencing of former death squad operative Michael Sang Correa in the United States, describing it as a historic milestone in the fight for justice for victims of Yahya Jammeh’s dictatorship.

Correa, a member of the notorious Junglers, was convicted in April 2025 by a U.S. federal jury on five counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture.

His crimes were linked to the brutal crackdown on individuals accused of involvement in the 2006 failed coup attempt against the former president.

At a sentencing hearing held in Denver, Colorado, presided over by Judge Christine M. Arguello, Correa was handed a total prison term of 810 months (67.5 years).

Victims delivered emotional impact statements, detailing the lasting physical and psychological scars caused by his abuses.

The Court described Correa’s acts as “flagrant violations of international human rights” warranting a severe penalty.

In a statement, The Gambia’s Ministry of Justice said the verdict underscores global commitment to accountability.

“This landmark judgment sends an unequivocal message that justice will be pursued relentlessly, irrespective of borders or time,” it said.

The Ministry reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transitional justice, victim redress, and consolidating the rule of law, while expressing gratitude to the U.S. government and international partners for their role in the case.