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	Jawara Sir Dawda Kairaba - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Jawara, Sir Dawda Kairaba (1924- ), first prime minister (1963-1970) and president (1970-1994) of The Gambia.
		Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara: politician and veterinarian who was The Gambia's prime minister from 1962...
		Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (born May 16, 1924) was the first leader of The Gambia, serving first as Prime Minister (1962-1970) and then as President (1970 - 1994)
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Jawara_Sir_Dawda_Kairaba.html (210 words)

	Jawara Sir Dawda Kairaba - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Jawara, Sir Dawda Kairaba, born in 1924, first prime minister (1965-1970) and president (1970-1994) of The Gambia.
		In modern-day Britain, knighthood is an honor conferred by the monarch on both men and women in recognition of outstanding personal merit.
		Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, former president of The Gambia...
	encarta.msn.com /Jawara_Sir_Dawda_Kairaba.html (195 words)

	Gambia GTS on Recent Gambian History
		This attempt was crushed by Senegalese troops, who intervened on the pretext that the coup attempt was foreign inspired, and a threat to the welfare of the Senegalese community in The Gambia.
		A major milestone in The Gambia's political history was the overthrow of the Jawara government in July, 1994, by young, and junior officers of the Gambian military which had been built up by Jawara himself.
		The military takeover was roundly condemned by the International community, most especially because Jawara had in the almost 30 years of his rule managed to establish an international reputation for adherence to democratic rule and human rights.
	www.gambiatouristsupport.com /inforhis.htm (1323 words)

	Gambian Bibliography - Second Republic
		Sir Dawda Jawala in Jul. 1994, is increasing as the extent of corruption that existed under the former regime is uncovered, but corruption by Sierra Leone's military leaders has eroded people's confidence in the government.
		Gambian Pres Dawda Jawara was ousted in a military coup on Jul 22, 1994.
		Jawara failed to negotiate with the coup leaders, and was compelled to flee the tiny West African state for Senegal.
	www.africanculture.dk /gambia/biblio/citations/2ndrep.htm (1281 words)

	Farimang Mamadi Singateh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Succeeding Sir John Warburton Paul, who had previously been Governor before independence, Sir Farimang was the only Gambian citizen to hold that post, beginning in 1966.
		When the country became a republic in 1970, the office was abolished, and the Prime Minister, Dauda (later Sir Dauda) Kairaba Jawara became an executive President.
		A street in the capital, Banjul, was named in his honour.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Farimang_Mamadi_Singateh (129 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Africa \| Gambia's ex-leader returns from exile
		The first post-independence leader of Gambia, Dawda Kairaba Jawara, has flown home from exile for the first time, nearly eight years after being ousted in a military coup.
		Captain Yahya Jammeh, who overthrew Mr Jawara, announced an unconditional amnesty for the exiled former leader in December.
		Now in his late 70s, Mr Jawara became Gambia's first prime minister after independence from Britain in 1965.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/low/africa/2021045.stm (317 words)

	Polity IV Country Report 2003: The Gambia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Its popular leader, Dawda Kairaba Jawara, and his political party, the People's Progressive Party (PPP), while clearly dominating politics, refrained from using their advantages to undermine the opposition and institute one-party rule.
		In July 1994, a bloodless military coup led by Yahya Jammeh ousted President Jawara's civil administration and established an Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council in its stead, claiming as justification a goal of rooting out governmental corruption.
		Prior to the October 2001 presidential elections, the ban on the party of the former President Jawara (PPP) was lifted and it joined an opposition bloc with the UDP in support of presidential candidate Qusainou Darboe, who finished a distant second (33%) in the balloting.
	www.cidcm.umd.edu /inscr/polity/Gam1.htm (628 words)

	Gambia
		A military coup in 1994 overthrew the president and banned political activity, but a new 1996 constitution and presidential elections (with parliamentary elections planned for this year) have completed a nominal return to civilian rule.
		Before the military coup The Gambia was led by President Dawda Kairaba Jawara, who had been re-elected five times.
		The relative stability of the Jawara era was broken first in a violent coup attempt in 1981.
	www.airstreamcomm.net /~cvfsc/Countries/Gambia.htm (241 words)

	Gambia Bank Notes
		Trained as a veterinarian, Jawara became active in politics in the 1960s.
		After the country abolished the monarchy and became a republic in 1970, he was elected it's first president.
		Jawara was overthrown by a coup in 1994.
	www.tomchao.com /af/af29.html (108 words)

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		During the regime of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the currency was changed twice.
		On the face of the first one is the portrait of Sir Dawda Jawara and a boat on the River Gambia; the back has two men and a milling machine in front of a tree.
		The second depicts Sir D.K. Jawara and the Carmine Bee-eater; the back shows the State House in the capital, Banjul.
	www.public.coe.edu /~sfeller/IBNSJ/gambia.htm (739 words)

	ARRIVAL OF THE EX-PRESIDENT ALH. SIR DAWDA KAIRABA JAWARA
		Sir Dawda and his family are escorted to the convoy with full security 1.
		Sir Dawda and his family are escorted to the convoy with full security.
		Sir Dawda smilingly tells Major Tamba that the renovation of his house was well done.
	www.statehouse.gm /sirdawdajune1/index.htm (194 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Africa \| Gambia's ex-leader returns from exile
		On his arrival, security forces escorted Mr Jawara to his private residence in Banjul, and are reported to have barred family, friends and journalists from entering.
		Mr Jawara said he wanted to see family and friends and would return as a private citizen.
		The Gambian Tourism and Culture Minister, Captain Yankuba Touray, denied access to Mr Jawara was being blocked.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/world/africa/2021045.stm (317 words)

	A short history of the Gambia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The first chief minister is Pierre Sarr N'Jie of the United Party (UP) since 1961, succeeded in 1962 as prime minister by David Jawara (later known as Dawda Kairaba Jawara) of the People's Progressive Party (PPP).
		The relative stability of the Jawara era is first broken by a violent, unsuccessful coup attempt in 1981.
		The coup is led by Kukoi Samba Sanyang.
	www.electionworld.org /history/gambia.htm (473 words)

	African Statesmen Initiative
		Dawda Kairaba Jawara became the first President of The Gambia after a 1970 referendum abolished the monarchy and transformed the country into a republic.
		Founder of the People's Progressive Party, Jawara was reelected several times until he was deposed in a 1994 coup.
		Prior to his presidency, Jawara was Prime Minister in 1965 when The Gambia became independent and was Minister of Education before independence.
	asi.ndi.org /delegates/delegates.asp (1956 words)

	Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The son of a Mande trader, Jawara was educated at a Methodist boys' school, studied veterinary medicine at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1953.
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	worldsurface.com - sustainable tourism for backpackers and independent travellers
		Independence was proclaimed in 1965, and The Gambia became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations in 1970, with Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara the country's first president.
		A 1981 coup attempt failed, and in the next year Jawara was reelected.
		Following the coup attempt, The Gambia and Senegal agreed to form a limited confederation called Senegambia, in which they would integrate their military and security forces, form an economic and monetary union, coordinate foreign policies and communications, and establish confederal institutions.
	www.worldsurface.com /browse/static.asp?staticpageid=107 (324 words)

	Address to the new ambassador of the Gambia accredited to the Holy See (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		BE ASSURED that the good wishes you bring from the President, the Government and people of the Gambia are much appreciated.
		I ask you to take back to His Excellency Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara my own cordial and respectful greetings.
		Less than a year ago he was received here by my predecessor Paul VI, and thus firsthand he knows the willingness of the Holy See to be of assistance in the great questions of basic needs and human dignity.
	www.vatican.va /holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/1979/march/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19790323_amb-gambia_en.html (376 words)

	UnAltroMondo ONLUS - Gambia
		Nel 1981, mentre Dawda Kairaba Jawara presiedeva a Londra ad una cerimonia ufficiale, fu rovesciato da un sanguinoso colpo di stato guidato da Kukoi Samba Sanyang, che in precedenza aveva cercato inutilmente di essere eletto all'interno del parlamento.
		Da Londra Jawara si appellò alle forze armate del vicino Senegal per sventare il colpo di stato, che venne scongiurato dopo una settimana di combattimenti che comportarono la morte di molte migliaia di persone tra civili e militari.
		Nel luglio 1994 una protesta dei soldati sul ritardo delle paghe si trasformò in un colpo di stato condotto da un giovane luogotenente, Yahya Jammeh, che depose il governo di Jawara e bandì dalla vita politica e pubblica tutti i partiti esistenti.
	www.unaltromondo.it /default/id_page/577 (1256 words)

	History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The 'Roots Homecoming Festival' held each year in June is a celebration of Gambian culture through music, dance, arts and crafts.
		The oldest English speaking country in West Africa and a member of the Commonwealth, The Gambia gained independence from Britain in 1965, led by Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, first President of the Republic of The Gambia.
		In 1977 he opened the 250 acre Abuko Nature Reserve, affirming with The Banjul Declaration his intention to protect and preserve the flora and fauna of The Gambia for future generations.
	www.gambia.co.uk /information/history.asp (234 words)

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		Gambia werd geleid door president Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, die vijfmaal werd herkozen.
		De democratisch gekozen regering van Dawda Kairaba Jawara werd afgezet.
		Koningin Elizabeth II 1965-1970, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (PPP) 1970-1994, Yahja Abdul-Azziz Jemus Junkung Jammeh (APRC) 1994-heden,
	gambia.stophier.nl (765 words)

	Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Biography (1924– ) Online Encyclopedia Article About Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Biography ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Biography (1924–) Online Encyclopedia Article About Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Biography (1924–)
		He was re-elected in 1992 for his fifth consecutive term of office, having survived an abortive coup against him in 1981, but was ousted in 1994 following a military coup.
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	encyclopedia.jrank.org /Cambridge/entries/030/Sir-Dawda-Kairaba-Jawara.html (170 words)

	Gambia
		In April of 1970, a constitution was adopted, and Dawda Kairaba Jawara became president.
		Jawara had served as the head of state since 1962.
		From 1970 to 1982, Gambia went without elections until the constitution was amended.
	www2.msstate.edu /~travis/gambia.html (1207 words)

	TDS; Passports, Visas, Travel Documents
		The peace and stability of the Jawara era have been broken only once, in a violent coup attempt in 1981.
		The Gambia withdrew from the confederation in 1989.
		In July 1994, the Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council (AFPRC) seized power in a military coup d'etat, deposing the government of Sir Dawda Jawara.
	www.traveldocs.com /gm/history.htm (892 words)

	AllRefer.com - Jawara, Dawda Kairaba Information
		Jawara had been re-elected in 1972, 1977, 1982, and 1987, but the coup in July 1994, staged by junior army officers, established a military council to oversee the activities of the civilian government.
		Jawara fled the country and Yahya Jammeh was named as his replacement.
		Helicon Publishing is a division of Research Machines.
	www.allrefer.com /jawara-dawda-kairaba (197 words)

	Winne.com - Report on Gambia, Open for business (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Maintenance of democracy, adherence to the rule of law and preservation of fundamental humans rights constitute an integral part of the Gambia's political framework.
		Since independence, The Gambia was ruled by one political party, the People's Progressive Party, led by Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara until the change of government in 1994.
		The Constitution of the Second Republic of The Gambia provides for elections by universal adult suffrage to adults 18 and above through secret ballot to be held every five years to elect 45 candidates who constitute the country's National Assembly, complemented by 4 nominated members.
	www.winne.com /gambia/bf04.html (849 words)

	allAfrica.com: Gambia [interview]: Rights Still Being 'Eroded' Says Gambian Opposition Leader
		Despite the lifting of the ban on political parties, "Decree 89" was passed which disqualified the ousted former president, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, the former vice president and all former ministers of the People's Progressive Party (PPP) from contesting any political office.
		Last year's U.S. State Department report on human rights practices called the Gambia's record "poor." Freedom of speech and the press is "significantly limited," according to the report.
		Omar Jallow, interim leader of Jawara's Peoples Progressive Party, served for 17 years in the Jawara government, including terms as deputy minister of foreign affairs and minister of agriculture.
	allafrica.com /stories/200303240608.html (3155 words)

	SABCnews.com - africa/west_africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Jammeh was challenged at the polls by four other candidates, Darboe, Sheriff Mustapha Dibba (National Convention Party), Hamat Bah (National Reconciliation Party) and Sidia Jatta (People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism).
		Gambia gained independence from Britain within the Commonwealth in 1965 and was ruled by Dawda Kairaba Jawara until he was overthrown by Jammeh in a bloodless coup in 1994.
		A referendum on the new constitution was held in 1996 and endorsed by 70% of voters.
	www.sabcnews.com /africa/west_africa/0,2172,22448,00.html (376 words)

	Adam Carr's Electoral Archive
		The Gambia became independt on February 18, 1965, and became a republic following a referendum in April 1970.
		From before independence until 1994, The Gambia was dominated by Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, first as Prime Minister and later as President, and was one of Africa's few functioning democracies.
		But increasing economic difficulties led to unrest, and in 1981 an attempted coup was suppressed only with the help of Senegalese troops.
	psephos.adam-carr.net /countries/g/gambia/statsgambia.shtml (556 words)

	Address to the Ambassador of Gambia to the Holy See
		THE AMBASSADOR OF THE GAMBIA TO THE HOLY SEE
		I am pleased to welcome you today and to accept the Letters of Credence by which His Excellency Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, President of the Republic of The Gambia, has accredited you as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See.
		The greetings and good wishes which you have conveyed on his behalf are very much appreciated and I would ask you to assure His Excellency of my prayers for his well-being and for the welfare of all the people of your country.
	www.vatican.va /holy_father/john_paul_ii/speeches/1988/november/documents/hf_jp-ii_spe_19881114_ambasciatore-gambia_en.html (785 words)

	The Gambia
		24 Apr 1970 - 22 Jul 1994 Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara (b.
		12 Jun 1962 - 24 Apr 1970 David Kairaba Jawara (s.a.) PPP
		Full style to 24 Apr 1970: "Queen of The Gambia and of Her other Realms and Territories,
	www.worldstatesmen.org /Gambia.html (1049 words)

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