Latest update: Summary – the political situation in The Gambia remains unresolved as the results of the recent Presidential elections of the 1 December are being contested by the incumbent President, Yahya Jammeh; the situation remains calm, but there remains a risk of possible unrest as the scheduled handover date of 18/19 January 2017 approaches; this could include Banjul International Airport being closed at short notice; you should follow events closely, keeping in regular contact with your tour operator and airline and continue to monitor travel advice and social media updates in the run-up to the handover in case tensions rise and the current deadlock isn’t resolved; avoid large crowds and avoid discussing politically sensitive topics in public
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