Ecowas halts military operation in gambia wants jameh to leave country

You're referring to the recent development in The Gambia!

Yes, you're correct. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has indeed halted its military operation in The Gambia, following a deal brokered by regional leaders to resolve the political crisis in the country.

As you mentioned, the main demand of ECOWAS was for Yahya Jammeh, the outgoing President of The Gambia, to step down and leave the country. Jammeh had refused to accept the results of the December 2016 presidential election, which he lost to Adama Barrow, and had instead declared himself the winner.

After a tense standoff, Jammeh finally agreed to leave the country on January 21, 2017, following a deal brokered by ECOWAS and other regional leaders. He departed for exile in Equatorial Guinea, bringing an end to his 22-year rule.

The military operation, which was launched on January 19, 2017, was aimed at removing Jammeh from power and ensuring a peaceful transition of government. The operation involved troops from several ECOWAS member states, including Nigeria, Senegal, and Ghana.

The successful resolution of the crisis in The Gambia was seen as a major achievement for ECOWAS, which had been working to promote democracy and stability in the region. The deal also marked a significant moment in the country's transition to democracy, as Adama Barrow was sworn in as the new President of The Gambia on February 18, 2017.