Ten years after Gabon’s post-election violence, painful questions remain
- Ten years on, victims of violence that followed president Ali Bongo’s disputed re-election in Gabon are still demanding truth and justice.
- Questions also remain over the possible involvement of French nationals and the response of the French authorities.
- The crisis erupted on the night of 31 August to 1 September 2016, after Bongo was declared the winner of a highly contested presidential election against opposition leader Jean Ping.
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- Ten years on, victims of violence that followed president Ali Bongo’s disputed re-election in Gabon are still demanding truth and justice.
- Questions also remain over the possible involvement of French nationals and the response of the French authorities.
- The crisis erupted on the night of 31 August to 1 September 2016, after Bongo was declared the winner of a highly contested presidential election against opposition leader Jean Ping.
Sources: RFI