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Gabon Civil Unrest

Gabon Civil Disorder

This is a general Thread to Discuss civil strife in Gabon where protests are causing clashes with authorities.

When riots happen in Gabon how are they normally quelled?

Note: There are more specific Threads that detail crime, politics and terrorism for Gabon - do search.

Unrest Civil Gabon

Gabon violence: Two killed amid protests over re-election of Ali Bongo:

Two people have been killed in overnight clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Gabon's capital Libreville after disputed elections. Ref. Source 6w.

Gabon Civil Unrest History & Civil Business Politics

There appears to be some sort of conflict about the president Ali Bongo and the people, and he is still in power in 2018. According to the article:

So in other words, people don't want to see an old face still being in power otherwise there is some fishy use of power going on, which of course breeds corruption to a certain degree.

Unrest Civil Gabon

Gabon President Bongo detained in coup attempt after winning third term. Television announcement comes shortly after state election body announces incumbent Ali Bongo had won a third term as president. Source 7k.