The Senegalese Supreme Court confirmed, Thursday, January 4, just before midnight, the sentencing of imprisoned opponent Ousmane Sonko to six months in prison for News
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A declared candidate for the February 2024 presidential election, Ousmane Sonko has been engaged in a bitter power struggle with the authorities since 2021. He was arrested and jailed in July having been sentenced in absentia to two months in prison
The first appeal was lodged with the ECOWAS Court of Justice, the second with the Senegalese Supreme Court. In both cases, the lawyers are seeking the annulment or at least the suspension of the decision