Presidential elections were held in the Gambia on 18 October 2001. The result was a victory for the incumbent Yahya Jammeh, who received 53% of the vote.
The elections were marred by irregularities and repression of the opposition; Pre-election violence resulted in the death of an unarmed opposition supporter who was shot by a police officer,More election violence in Gambia BBC News, 17 October 2001 and several injuries.Violence mars Gambia campaign BBC News, 4 October 2001 The government also expelled a British diplomat who had attended an opposition rally.Gambia kicks out British diplomat BBC News, 23 August 2001
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External links Gambia election: Candidates' profiles BBC News, 17 October 2001