2016 Gabonese protests
After the 27 August 2016 presidential election in Gabon, in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba was narrowly re-elected against opposition candidate Jean Ping, armed clashes between supporters of Ping, who claimed victory, and police erupted, resulting in the authorities blocking the internet in Libreville.
2016 Gabonese protests | |
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Part of the aftermath of the 2016 Gabonese presidential election | |
Date | 31 August – 1 September 2016 |
Location | Libreville, Gabon |
Status | Ended |
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Casualties | |
Death(s) | 5 |
Arrested | 1,100 |
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