Deadly riots in Senegal after opposition leader held
The arrest of Sonko, popular with young people in Senegal and seen as a key challenger to President Macky Sall, has sparked the worst unrest in years in the West African nation. 3 min read
The Senegal government on Friday vowed to use “all means necessary” to return order after police fired tear gas in clashes with supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as the interior minister said four people had died.
The clashes followed a court ruling that Sonko be held in custody. And following two days of protests,
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to avoid any further escalation of the violence.
The Senegal government on Friday vowed to use "all means necessary" to return order after police fired tear gas in clashes with supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as the interior minister said four people had died. The clashes followed a court ruling that Sonko be held in custody. And following two days of protests, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to avoid any further escalation of the violence. "The protests.
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(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegalese police clashed with supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday, leaving one person dead, a police official said the first death in protests sparked by Sonko’s arrest the previous day.
Sonko, leader of the opposition party and former presidential candidate, is considered a key potential challenger to President Macky Sall in elections in three years.
He was detained on Wednesday for disturbing public order as demonstrations broke out ahead of his court appearance on a rape charge, triggering the worst unrest seen in years in a country generally known for its stability.
Four dead in Senegal unrest after opposition leader held
By Malick Rokhy Ba and Laurent Lozano LISTEN
MAR 6, 2021
Protesters clash with police in the Colobane neighbourhood of Dakar following the arrest of main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. By Seyllou (AFP/File)
The Senegal government on Friday vowed to use all means necessary to return order after police fired tear gas in clashes with supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as the interior minister said four people had died.
The clashes followed a court ruling that Sonko be held in custody. And following two days of protests, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all sides to avoid any further escalation of the violence.
At least 4 dead in Senegal protests
Angered by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko s arrest, his supporters took part in the worst civil unrest in the West African country in years.
Protests in Senegal s capital Dakar continued on Friday against the arrest of opposition leader and former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko
At least four people have been killed in violent clashes in Senegal over the past few days between police and supporters of detained opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, the interior minister said on Friday.
The leader of the Pastef party, Sonko appeared in court on Friday to defend himself against rape charges that he claims are politically motivated.