Jammeh news
You're looking for news about Yahya Jammeh, the former President of The Gambia. Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- In 2021, Jammeh was sentenced to 2 years in prison by a Gambian court for corruption and abuse of power during his 22-year rule.
- In 2020, Jammeh was accused of plotting a coup against the current Gambian government, but the allegations were denied by his supporters.
- In 2019, Jammeh's assets were frozen by the Gambian government, citing corruption and human rights abuses during his rule.
Background:
Yahya Jammeh was the President of The Gambia from 1994 to 2017. He seized power in a military coup and ruled the country with an iron fist, suppressing opposition and human rights. During his rule, Jammeh was accused of numerous human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and forced disappearances.
International Reactions:
The international community, including the United States, the European Union, and the African Union, condemned Jammeh's human rights abuses and called for democratic reforms in The Gambia. In 2016, Jammeh lost a presidential election to Adama Barrow, but refused to step down, leading to a political crisis. In 2017, Jammeh was forced into exile in Equatorial Guinea after a military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Current Status:
Jammeh is currently in exile in Equatorial Guinea, where he has been living since 2017. He has been accused of plotting to return to power in The Gambia, but his plans have been thwarted by the Gambian government and international efforts to prevent his return.
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