Donald Polish
VIP Member
Two American citizens from The Gambia were formally charged by federal prosecutors in the United States on Monday for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government of their home country.
According to the US Department of Justice, Cherno Njie of Texas and Papa Faal of Minnesota participated together in “an unsuccessful attempted coup against the government of The Gambia” late last year.
Prosecutors allege that Njie, 57, plotted with Faal, 46, to overthrow the West African nation’s leadership, and traveled to The Gambia last month in hopes of accomplishing as much with the aid of an arsenal of weapons and an armed group of around 12 individuals. Their efforts were foiled, however, and they returned to the US and were later arrested.
Previously, the US State Dept. acknowledged the attempted coup, saying late last year, “We strongly condemn any attempt to seize power through extra-constitutional means,” and, “We regret the loss of life and call on all parties to refrain from further violence.”
According to the US Department of Justice, Cherno Njie of Texas and Papa Faal of Minnesota participated together in “an unsuccessful attempted coup against the government of The Gambia” late last year.
Prosecutors allege that Njie, 57, plotted with Faal, 46, to overthrow the West African nation’s leadership, and traveled to The Gambia last month in hopes of accomplishing as much with the aid of an arsenal of weapons and an armed group of around 12 individuals. Their efforts were foiled, however, and they returned to the US and were later arrested.
Previously, the US State Dept. acknowledged the attempted coup, saying late last year, “We strongly condemn any attempt to seize power through extra-constitutional means,” and, “We regret the loss of life and call on all parties to refrain from further violence.”