Gambia political crisis: What happens next?

A political emergency in The Gambia seems, by all accounts, to be reaching a crucial stage, with Senegalese troops having entered the nation to guarantee long-lasting pioneer Yahya Jammeh surrenders control subsequent to losing decisions a month ago. The universally perceived new president, Adama Barrow, was confirmed at his nation's international safe haven in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, prior and in no time a while later the UN Security Council collectively upheld activity against Mr Jammeh.

What occurs next?

Mr Barrow was confirmed while still in neighboring Senegal, holding a Koran as he promised of office at the Gambian international safe haven.

The pledge was regulated by the Gambian Bar Association president, Sheriff Tambadou, within the sight of ministers from nations in the UN Security Council and key African states.

There is little uncertainty that Mr Barrow, who won a month ago's decisions, will now be generally perceived globally as The Gambia's new head of state.

In any case, it stays indistinct how soon he will have the capacity to take control in Banjul.

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West African provincial gathering Ecowas ordered Senegal, which practically encompasses The Gambia, to lead a military intercession to introduce Mr Barrow and its troops have now entered the nation. Nigeria has sent flying machine and troops to Senegal, and conveyed a warship.

Mr Barrow has encouraged troopers in The Gambia to stay in their sleeping shelter and said those that don't will be considered radicals.

The nation is a well known traveler goal and after the British Foreign Office redesigned its travel exhortation, occasion organizations have been emptying vacationers.

Is military intercession legitimate?

The UN Security Council consistently supported Ecowas endeavors to introduce Mr Barrow. In any case, the content of the determination said this ought to be "by political means first" and made no unequivocal say of military activity. A few ambassadors have recommended that formal UN authorisation for a mediation may not be important if Mr Barrow, having accepted the administration, asked for offer assistance.

What is Mr Jammeh's position?

Mr Jammeh attempted to support his position not long ago by pronouncing a highly sensitive situation and designing a parliamentary vote to augment his administration by three months. He said these moves would keep a power vacuum while the Supreme Court considered a lawful test he has submitted over the decision result.