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Gambia: Senegalese Military Enters Banjul Safeguarding Barrow's Expected Arrival
RFI, 23 January 2017
Senegalese troops took up positions in Gambia on Sunday in an effort to provide security following the departure of Ex-President Yahya Jammeh. The arrival of the soldiers was… Read more »
Senegalese Troops Enter Gambia's Capital
The convoy of armoured personnel carriers and support vehicles made its way to State House and was greeted by cheering supporters. The military initiative aims to ensure that the anticipated arrival of President Adama Barrow goes smoothly.
Gambia's army chief, General-Ousman-Badjie, had earlier been quoted as saying that his men will not fight the Senegalese.
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