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West Africa bloc to take 'necessary actions' to uphold Gambia vote result
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS | Sat Dec 17, 2016 | 3:05pm EST
West Africa bloc to take 'necessary actions' to uphold Gambia vote result
By Ulf Laessing and Paul Carsten | ABUJA
The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would take all necessary actions to uphold the result of a Dec. 1 election in Gambia, where veteran President Yahya Jammeh says he will not step down after losing to Adama Barrow.
ECOWAS leaders said in a communique marking the end of a summit in the Nigerian capital that they would attend the Jan. 18 inauguration of Barrow, "who must be sworn in", and guarantee the safety of the president-elect.
Barrow's surprise victory and Jammeh's initial decision to step down was seen across Africa as a moment of hope.
Jammeh announced on Dec. 9 that he would reverse that position and called for a fresh vote. That move was widely condemned, including by ECOWAS leaders who say it violates the principle of democratic accountability.
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West Africa bloc to take 'necessary actions' to uphold Gambia vote result
By Ulf Laessing and Paul Carsten | ABUJA
The West African regional bloc said on Saturday it would take all necessary actions to uphold the result of a Dec. 1 election in Gambia, where veteran President Yahya Jammeh says he will not step down after losing to Adama Barrow.
ECOWAS leaders said in a communique marking the end of a summit in the Nigerian capital that they would attend the Jan. 18 inauguration of Barrow, "who must be sworn in", and guarantee the safety of the president-elect.
Barrow's surprise victory and Jammeh's initial decision to step down was seen across Africa as a moment of hope.
Jammeh announced on Dec. 9 that he would reverse that position and called for a fresh vote. That move was widely condemned, including by ECOWAS leaders who say it violates the principle of democratic accountability.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-gambia-politics-idUSKBN1460H6