Tag: Ousmane Sonko
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Senegal opposition leader urges ‘much larger’ peaceful protests
Dakar, March 8 (AFP/APP):Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Monday called for “much larger” anti-government protests in the West African state, but urged that they be peaceful. He was speaking at a press conference in the capital Dakar, convened after days of deadly nationwide clashes sparked by his arrest last week. A judge released Sonko…
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West Africa bloc urges calm in Senegal
Dakar, March 6 (AFP/APP):The Economic Community of West African States on Saturday urged all parties in Senegal to exercise restraint, after days of clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least four people have died in protests that began on Wednesday after Sonko, 46, was arrested on charges of disturbing public…
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Senegal opposition leader arrested as supporters rally
Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested in the capital Dakar