'You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests
The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
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"When you lie down in the heat and the dark, believe that you are not alone in that darkness."
— Adama Barrow , Politician
"Let us not destroy in a moment of anger what we suffered so long to gain."
— Adama Barrow , Politician
"We are aware of the frustration and constraints that the Gambian people have."
— Gallo Saidy , Executive
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The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.
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