High Commission of The Gambia, London

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High Commission of The Gambia, London
High Commission of Gambia in London.jpg
LocationBayswater, London
Address92 Ledbury Road, London, W11 2AH
Coordinates51°30′58″N 0°11′58.3″W / 51.51611°N 0.199528°W / 51.51611; -0.199528Coordinates: 51°30′58″N 0°11′58.3″W / 51.51611°N 0.199528°W / 51.51611; -0.199528
High Commissioner

The High Commission of The Gambia, London is the diplomatic mission of The Gambia in the United Kingdom.[1] It is located on Ledbury Road in the Bayswater / Notting Hill area.[1]

Between October 2013 and February 2018, it was known as the Embassy of The Gambia due to The Gambia's temporary withdrawal from the Commonwealth, thanks to Yahya Jammeh.[2]

The High Commission had seen several protests in recent times: in 2013 by people opposed to the government of Yahya Jammeh[3] and also in 2013 by those opposed to alleged homophobia in the country.[4]

The Gambia returned to its membership of the Commonwealth on 8 February 2018.[5] Therefore, the former Ambassador has now become the High Commissioner.

References[]

  1. ^ a b "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 8 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-12-11.
  2. ^ Hirsch, Afua; correspondent, west Africa (2 October 2013). "Gambia quits the Commonwealth". Retrieved 4 June 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
  3. ^ "Protestors Besiege Gambia's UK High Commission". 11 November 2013.
  4. ^ "LGBT Protesters outside Gambian High Commission in London". 10 October 2013. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 8 December 2013.
  5. ^ "The Gambia rejoins the Commonwealth - The Commonwealth". thecommonwealth.org. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 4 June 2019.

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