The 15 members of the Security Council voted unanimously in favour of Resolution 2337, 2017 on the situation in The Gambia.
The Ambassadors of France, UK and Senegal on the Security Council also briefed UN Correspondents, saying that should Barrow request for military assistance to enable him function as President, he shall be legitimately granted.
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The Council further directed ex- President Yahya Jammeh, for the umpteenth time, to peacefully transfer power to Barrow to avoid the dire consequences of his continued actions.
The UN resolution called for support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “in its commitment to ensure the respect of the will of the people as expressed in the results of the December 1, 2016 elections.’’
“Strongly condemning the statement by President Jammeh, on Dec. 9 rejecting the Dec. 1 official election results and the takeover of the Independent Electoral Commission by the Gambian Armed Forces on Dec. 13, 2016, and the attempt by the Parliament Jan 18, 2017 to extend President Jammeh’s term for three months beyond his current mandate,
“Condemning in the strongest possible terms the attempts to usurp the will of the people and undermine the integrity of the electoral process in The Gambia,
“Condemning the attempt to prevent a peaceful and orderly transfer of power to President-elect Barrow by declaring a state of emergency,
“As from Jan.19, 2017, Jammeh will cease to be recognised as legitimate President of The Gambia.’’
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