Michael Sang Correa
Michael Sang Correa is a former alleged member of the Junglers, a death squad that operated under the regime of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh. He stands trial in the U.S. for multiple counts of torture committed abroad, making him the first non-U.S. citizen to be tried in a U.S. federal court for such offenses. His case has garnered significant attention from human rights advocates and legal experts, as it represents a crucial test of the U.S. extraterritorial Torture Act, which allows for the prosecution of individuals for acts of torture committed outside the United States.
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Michael Sang Correa is mentioned as one of the alleged perpetrators of crimes against Gambians.
Deyda Hydara – 21 years after, still waiting for justice
Gambia· 2025-12-16
Michael Correa was convicted of torturing opponents of the former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh.
Member of Gambian death squad gets 67-year jail term
Taiwan· 2025-08-24
Michael Sang Correa was convicted of torture by a U.S. jury for his participation in the torture of numerous victims in Gambia in 2006.
Gambian man sentenced to more than 67 years after US conviction for torture
Tanzania· 2025-08-23
Michael Sang Correa was recently convicted in the United States for five counts of torture.
Le soutien des États-Unis à la Gambie se poursuivra - Rassure l'ambassadrice Sharon CromerGambia· 2025-06-02
Ambassador Cromer referenced the recent conviction in the United States of former Gambian 'Jungler' Michael Sang Correa, who was found guilty of five counts of torture.
U.S. support to Gambia continues - Ambassador Sharon Cromer re-assuresGambia· 2025-05-30
Michael Sang Correa was convicted under the U.S. Torture Act, which Minister Jallow described as a global milestone.
Justice Minister engages U.S. departments of State and JusticeGambia· 2025-05-27
Michael Sang Correa was found guilty of five charges related to his involvement in a hit squad.
La Cour Fédérale des États-Unis déclare Correa coupable des cinq chefs d'accusation retenus contre luiGambia· 2025-04-17
Michael Sang Correa was convicted by a U.S. federal jury for torturing individuals during Gambia's authoritarian regime.
Justice Ministry applauds conviction of Michael Sang Correa in U.S.Gambia· 2025-04-17
Michael Sang Correa was convicted on torture charges for his involvement in crimes committed while serving under Yahya Jammeh.
Gambian ex-soldier convicted of torture in US trial
United Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Michael Sang Correa is on trial for torturing political opponents of Gambia’s former military dictator Yahya Jammeh.
Ex-member of former dictator’s military unit on trial for torture | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-09
Michael Sang Correa is facing multiple counts of torture, including conspiracy to commit torture, in a historic trial in the U.S.
U.S. state prosecutor dismisses count 5 against Correa in unprecedented trialGambia· 2025-04-08Michael Sang Correa is charged with six counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture.
Alleged jungler Michael Correa stands trial on April 7 in USGambia· 2025-03-27