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AU security council requests observer deployment to Gabon

Xinhua, September 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Peace & Security Council of the African Union (AU) has requested the AU Commission to deploy observers to assist the Constitutional Court of Gabon, which is yet to confirm the reelection of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba.

The council said observers will be chosen from among eminent members of high African French speaking jurisdictions, to assist the Constitutional Court of Gabon, in accordance with the modalities to be determined by common agreement with the said Court.

The request was made during a council meeting on the post-electoral situation in Gabon held in Addiss Ababa on Tuesday.

In a statement, the Council said it has taken note of the appeal lodged by Gabon's presidential candidates challenging the provisional election results with the Constitutional Court, through which they were using legal and constitutional means as provided for the resolution of any dispute related to the result of the ballot.

The council stressed the importance of the conclusion of the appeals process submitted by the candidates to the presidential election, in a transparent and regular manner, thus contributing to the entrenchment of democracy in Gabon, as well as to promotion of peace and stability in the country and in the region.

The Council has requested the AU Commission, in close cooperation with the partners concerned, and within the respect of the sovereignty of Gabon, to support the relevant Gabonese institutions in their efforts aimed at enhancing the transparency and credibility of the review process, as well as the proclamation of the final results of the Aug. 27 presidential election by the Constitutional Court.

Tension has been high as protesters took to the streets of Gabonese capital Libreville soon after poll results showed that president Ali Bongo Ondimba narrowly won re-election in a vote the opposition said was stolen.

The protesters attacked the parliament building and clashed with police, leaving 1,000 arrested, local media reported. Endit