Clashes between youths and police left two dead in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Friday as officers blocked off access to the home of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Three opposition figures — Dethie Fall, Ahmet Aidara and Mame Diarra Fame — were also arrested, Sonko’s PASTEF party spokesman, Ousseynou Ly, said.[Read More…]
Human Rights
Darboe Makes Special Appeal As He Visits Nyawuru And Family Following Inferno
The Secretary General of the United Democratic Party (UDP) has made a ‘special’ appeal for humanitarian relief for Nyawuru Komma and family following a devastating fire Thursday evening. Lawyer Ousainou Darboe went to Latrikunda Sabiji on Friday where he commiserated with one of his trusted lieutenants and his family. The[Read More…]
UDP Top Official’s House Ravaged By Fire
The house of top UDP official, Nyawuru Komma, was ravaged by fire Thursday evening, leaving a trail of destruction to property worth thousands of Dalasi. At the time of writing this story, Komma and his family were looking for an alternative shelter after their house in Latrikunda was rendered inhabitable[Read More…]
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