– A video has emerged online of desperate Gambians fleeing from the West African country amidst fear of military intervention by ECOWAS
– Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh has damned all consequences and refused to step down as his tenure ends and the deadline given to him by ECOWAS expired at midnight January 18, 2017
– The president is however becoming more isolated as more trusted aides have continued to desert him for refusing to step down from power
Banjul airport in a state of absolute chaos with tourists everywhere. Photo credit: Ruth Maclean
In anticipation of military action from ECOWAS troops stationed in Senegal, thousands of Gambians are fleeing the country as President Yahya Jammeh remained resolute in his refusal to step down from power.
ECOWAS and African leaders have vowed to use military force in dislodging him from power if he refuses to vacate power at the expiration of his tenure today, January 19.
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And as a result of the uncertainties of an eventual military action in the tiny West African state, citizens are now fleeing the country in thousands so as not to be caught up in a bloody conflict that may follow.
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Below is a video of Gambians fleeing the country in thousands.
Meanwhile, Gambia’s army chief, Ousman Badjie has said he would not order his men to fight other African troops if they enter the Gambian territory.
He made this known on Wednesday, January 18.
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