Senegal’s main opposition leader has issued what he called an “ultimatum” to President Macky Sall, urging him to release those arrested during a day of clashes that reportedly left three people dead. Violence broke out between youths and police in the capital Dakar on Friday, as officers blocked off access[Read More…]
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Two Dead In Senegal Clashes Amid Pre-Poll Tensions
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…]
Swiss Investigators Go To Gambia For Sonko Case
Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko, suspected of crimes against humanity, is to stay in a Swiss jail until at least the end of October, after his appeal was rejected by the Federal Criminal Court, media reports said on Sunday. The court decision was based on a risk that he might[Read More…]
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