Statement by the Spokesperson on efforts in favour of a peaceful transition in The Gambia

On the 16 December 2016, the European Union supported the current efforts by the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union and the United Nations, to ensure a peaceful transition in The Gambia, following Presidential elections on 1 December.

The European Union expected President Jammeh to respect the will of the Gambian people as expressed on 1 December. The European Union looked forward to fully engage with President-elect Adama Barrow as soon as he has taken office on 18 January, to step up our relations in a wide range of areas and support progress regarding democracy, human rights, good governance and sustainable and inclusive development.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Statement by HRVP Mogherini and Commissioner Mimica on The Gambia http://www.europeansources.info/record/statement-by-hrvp-mogherini-and-commissioner-mimica-on-the-gambia/

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