Amnesty International : 1,000 seized in Gambia in ` ` witch - hunt '' campaign . Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died . Amnesty says Gambian President Yahya Khan is behind the campaign . Jammeh reportedly believes witchcraft resulted in Khan 's death , Amnesty says .
Amnesty International : 1,000 seized in Gambia in `` witch-hunt '' campaign . Victims forced to drink dangerous hallucinogenic potion ; at least two have died . Amnesty says Gambian President Yahya Jammeh is behind the campaign . Jammeh reportedly believes witchcraft involved in aunt 's death , Amnesty says .