FOLLOWING the presidential elections on December 1 and subsequent challenging of the election results by the incumbent President, Yahya Jammeh, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential #travel to The #Gambia due to ongoing political uncertainty and potential military intervention.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has urged british citizens currently in The Gambia to leave by commercial means if they have no essential need to remain.
The potential for military intervention and civil disturbance is high and could result in Banjul International Airport being closed at short notice.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office urged all travellers to take extra care, keep in regular contact with your tour operator and airline and continue to monitor travel advice and social media updates in case tensions rise as the current political deadlock continues. Avoid large crowds and avoid discussing politically sensitive topics in public.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. You should be vigilant after recent attacks in Cote d’Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso, especially in places visited by foreigners.
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