Imam Baba Leigh
Cleric and human-rights advocate
A Gambian legacyImam Baba Leigh is a Gambian Muslim cleric known for publicly opposing the death penalty and abuses of power. After condemning the execution of nine prisoners in 2012, he was detained for more than five months. His case drew international campaigning and illustrates the role religious voices have played in Gambian struggles for civic freedom.
01Publicly condemned the executions of nine prisoners in 2012.
02Released in May 2013 after international advocacy against his detention.
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