Petition · past parliament
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.
#Gabon
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.
#Gabon
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.