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call on the UK government to support the resolution on the rule of law in Gabon

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks



One of the most concerning aspects of the crisis relate to the constant human rights abuses and violence

Ali Bongo didn't win the elections in August 2016



https://eeas.europa.eu/election-observation-missions/eom-gabon/421/election-observation-missions-eueoms_en
MEPs question President Bongo’s legitimacy, noting that the official 2016 presidential election results are "non-transparent and highly doubtful". They are deeply concerned about the unfolding violence which followed the proclamation of the results.
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Why it was rejected

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Timeline

6 Feb 2017 Petition opened for signatures
15 Feb 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 15 Feb 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.