(Issued Monday 21 January 2020)
Abdoulie Sey Communication Analyst
Resident
Coordinator’s Office
The
Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa
and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Mohamed Ibn Chambas, has over the past few weeks
followed the positive evolution of the new democratic atmosphere in The Gambia.
The
Special Representative congratulates the Government of The Gambia, especially
the security forces for ensuring adequate security for the mass demonstrations
which have taken place in Banjul without incident.
The
Special Representative reiterates that the respect of freedom of expression and
peaceful assembly are significant indicators of a healthy democracy.
The
Special Representative urges all political actors to refrain from violence
while exercising their right of free assembly. He also calls on the authorities
to continue to maintain a secure environment for demonstrators.