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"Gambians celebrate defeat of longtime president" (President…
"Gambians celebrate defeat of longtime president"
Gambia : tiny west African nation
Before the election : arrestation of 90 opposition activists
30 : 3 years in prison
2 : died in custody
Cause : participate in peaceful protests
President Yahya Jammeh (22 years' mandate : 1994 - 2016)
Strange and violent government
Behead gay, kill sorcerers, arrest journalists
Imprisonment/death = bad words against him
citizens --> exil
During the election : what he wanted ?
To annul the votes
To ask support of police, officials, ... --> to discredit the vote BUT they refuse
The winner : Adama Barrow
The leader of opposition coalition
estate agent + no political experience
Defeat of President Yahya Jammeh : surprise for the citizens + calm for the President
Consequence : celebration on the streets + exils come back to Gambia
Intervention of : Human Rights (attention to President's abuses) + Western nations (threat sanctions)