Gambian police fired tear gas to protesters on Monday to disperse supporters of losing
presidential candidate Ousainou Darboe as they took to the streets outside the
capital Banjul to contest the re-election of President Adama Barrow.
Hundreds of protesters had gathered at Darboe’s Home at Pipeline.
Meanwhile Darboe and two others did not accept Barrow’s win in Saturday’s peaceful voting.The Police Intervention Unit, intervened with tear gas when the crowd started scuffling with supporters of Barrow, according to an eye witness.
A witness saw some police beating protesters, before the crowd dispersed.
The public relation Officer, ASP lamin Njie, said the intervention is to disperse the supporters without restraint.
" any form of post-electoral violence will jeopardize our legacy for tolerance, maturity and peacefulness. This Office therefore, strongly urges all Gambians to remain calm,” the spokesperson stated.
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