Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP
Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP
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Gambia's sudden decision to break ties stuns Taipei

Surprise departure of tiny West African nation could spur a 'domino effect' of others following suit, analysts say

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 2:53pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP
Police block photographers as the Gambian ambassador to Taiwan Alhaji Ebrima Jarjou leaves the Foreign Ministry in Taipei. Photo: AFP
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