New York — On Thursday, the UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution endorsing the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) in its efforts to ensure a transfer of power in Gambia, diplomats said. Ecowas has repeatedly called on President Yahya Jammeh to respect the result of the December 1 election and step down after 22 years in power. Senegal presented the measure to the council on Wednesday, requesting UN approval for Ecowas to take "all necessary measures" to force Jammeh to cede power to President-elect Adama Barrow. That language, however, was dropped from the draft resolution during negotiations late on Wednesday, weakening the measure. The latest text calls on the council to give "its full support to the Ecowas in its commitment to ensure the respect of the will of the people". It requests that "Jammeh carry out a peaceful and orderly transition process, and transfer power to President-elect Barrow by January 19". The draft resolution requests that "all ...
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