The 2016 presidential election in the country was highly controversial and led to significant unrest.

The 2016 presidential election in the country was marked by significant controversy and unrest. Official results indicated a very close race, leading to widespread protests in the capital. These protests were met with severe repression, culminating in tragic incidents, including the alleged bombing of opposition party headquarters by the presidential guard. Reports indicate that between 50 and 100 citizens lost their lives at the hands of security forces, with approximately 1,000 individuals arrested during the unrest. International observers raised alarms over numerous irregularities, particularly noting unnaturally high voter turnout in certain districts. In response to these concerns, the country's supreme court invalidated results from some suspect precincts, and it was reported that the ballots from the election had been destroyed. Ultimately, the election was declared in favor of the incumbent president, Ondimba. The situation drew international scrutiny, with the European Parliament issuing two resolutions that condemned the unclear results and called for a thorough investigation into the human rights violations that occurred during and after the election. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #2016PresidentialElection #ElectionIrregularities #HumanRightsViolations #PoliticalUnrest #InternationalObservers