Colorado Sentences Ex-Gambian Soldier and 'Junglers' Death Squad Member to 67 Years Behind Bars

A Colorado court on Friday sentenced Michael Sang Correa, 46, a Gambian soldier and member of a notorious death squad, to 67 years in prison for his involvement in the extensive torture of Gambians following a failed coup in 2006. Correa, who moved to Denver in 2016, served as a soldier under the oppressive regime of former President Yahya Jammeh and was a key figure in the Junglers, a death squad notorious for its brutality. Following the 2006 coup attempt, Correa allegedly led a campaign of torture, employing various weapons to inflict suffering on victims at the Mile 2 Prison.The Center for Justice and Accountability revealed that survivors testified against Correa at Gambia’s Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission. In 2019, he was arrested for overstaying his visa, prompting human rights organizations to demand accountability for his actions.On April 15, 2025, a Colorado jury convicted Correa of torture and conspiracy. (Photos: DOJ\YouTube Screenshot)