Senegal seen political unrest over voting including demonstrations in 2023-2024, and security responses against opposition groups. Reports indicate casualties, numerous arrests, and dissolution of an opposition party. Further measures such as temporary internet restrictions. Such episodes have shaped the political climate ahead of elections.
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Between May 31 and June 3, violent demonstrations broke out in Dakar after Sonko was sentenced to two years in jail on June 1 for allegedly corrupting youth, undermining his chances to run in the 2024 presidential election. On June 2, the army was deployed to strengthen security in Dakar. … On June 4, Minister of the Interior Antoine Diome said the violence led to 16 deaths and 500 arrests across Senegal. In a statement on the same day, PASTEF said security forces and “militias” killed 19...
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