U.S Condemns President Jammeh’s rejection of election results

United States has condemned Gambian President Yahya Jammeh’s rejection of the outcome of the country’s Presidential election.

In a statement issued by the U.S. State Department. Spokesman Mark Toner says Jammeh’s actions are unacceptable, undermine the election process and are a breach of faith to the people of the Gambia.

Last week Jammeh had initially accepted the result and called his opponent Adama Barrow to concede defeat on state television.
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