An ally of Jammeh is being tried for crimes against humanity.

Outside the courts in Celle, Germany, campaigners demanded that the deposed Gambian leader and his associates be brought to justice.

An ally of Jammeh is being tried for crimes against humanity.

A Gambian man is on trial in Germany for allegedly being a member of a death squad that executed opponents of the country's former president, Yahya Jammeh.

Bai Lowe is accused of crimes against humanity and murder, including the murder of Deyda Hydara, a journalist, 18 years ago.

Mr. Lowe, 46, previously admitted to being a driver for the Junglers, a hit team that reported directly to Mr. Jammeh. He hasn't entered a plea yet.

Outside the courts in Celle, Germany, campaigners demanded that the deposed Gambian leader and his associates be brought to justice.

The trial is being held under universal jurisdiction, which empowers a foreign government to prosecute crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide no matter where they occurred.