In a press release launched by his Spokesperson, António Guterres calls “on the electoral administration physique, candidates, political get together leaders and their followers, by way of their conduct, to make sure a peaceable surroundings conducive to a reputable, inclusive and clear” election course of.
In keeping with information companies, there are six candidates within the race to preside over the two.2 million folks who dwell within the West African nation.
Adama Barrow, the incumbent, defeated Yahya Jammeh, who had been in energy for over 20 years, in 2016.
On the time, Mr. Jammeh initially refused to step down, leading to a constitutional disaster, however he finally facilitated an orderly switch of energy, with the UN and different companions commending his “goodwill and statesmanship”.
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As a part of the preparations for the election, the Particular Consultant of the Secretary-Basic for West Africa and the Sahel, Annadif Khatir Mahamat Saleh, is visiting the nation.
Throughout the three days go to, Mr. Saleh, who additionally acts as the top of the UN Workplace for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), will meet election observers, civil society organisations and the UN Nation Group.
On Friday, the Particular Consultant additionally had talks with the Gambian Minister of International Affairs.
Mr. Saleh is accompanied by the Assistant Secretary-Basic for Afric, Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee.
Reparations Fee
In his assertion, Mr. Guterres additionally welcomes the completion of the work of the Gambian Fact, Reconciliation and Reparations Fee (TRRC).
On 25 November, the Fee submitted its remaining report back to the President of the Republic.
The Secretary-Basic recommended the Fee for its “tireless work” and urged the Authorities to make sure “speedy follow-up motion” on the suggestions contained within the report.
Mr. Guterres concluded assuring that the United Nations stays “a staunch accomplice” within the transitional justice course of in The Gambia.
“[The UN] stands able to proceed supporting nationwide efforts in the direction of the complete implementation of the Fee’s suggestions to make sure justice, reparations for victims and closure, as needed steps in the direction of nationwide reconciliation and social cohesion”, he assured.