Jammeh's decision not to step down has created political turmoil in the country. At least five ministers have resigned from his government, hundreds of citizen have fled to neighbouing contries ay they fear violence.
Gambia is one of Africa's smallest countries and has had just two rulers since independence in 1965. Jammeh seized power in a coup in 1994 and his government has gained a reputation among ordinary Gambians and human rights activists for torturing and killing opponents.
Source: News agencies
