Ambassador French was at the State House Wednesday for a courtesy call on President Adama Barrow to discuss the country’s human rights situation since her last visit in August 2019. French lauded the commitment from the government which ensured the respect for the rights of the people and the promotion of democracy in The Gambia.
She also noted the vibrancy of civil society organisations and parliamentary democracy in the country as another example of the successes registered in the country.
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