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The UN continues to support The Gambia’s smooth transition to democracy
03 May 2019
Caption: Ibn Chambas, May 2019
Photo: © RCO, May 2019
The Special Representative of the Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas came to The Gambia on a fact-finding mission
During the visit he met the President, former vice presidents Fatoumatta Jallow Tambajang and Ousainou Darboe, UNCT, Hon. Halifa Sallah, development partners and CSOs.
Caption: Ibn Chambers meets President Adama Barrow
Photo: © RCO, May 2019
SRSG Chambas’ visit was a continuation of his engagements with political stakeholders and others in supporting The Gambia’s transition to democracy. Dr Chambas led several UN missions to Banjul to de-escalate tensions and encourage then President Yahya Jammeh and President-elect Adama Barrow reach a political settlement following the December 2016 post-election standoff.
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