Police clashed with protesters in Senegal Police in Senegal fired tear gas and grenades to disperse protesters in Dakar, the country's c...
Police clashed with protesters in Senegal
Police in Senegal fired tear gas and grenades to disperse protesters in Dakar, the country's capital, ahead of the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on defamation charges.
The authorities have banned demonstrations by people in support of Sonko at the same time as he is being arraigned again on Thursday.
However, the opposition party rejected this, saying nothing would prevent them from protesting.
Because of the allegations that have been made against him for embezzlement, Mr. Sonko is being accused of slandering the Minister of Tourism, Mame Mbaye Niang.
Mr. Sonko denied the allegations against him. If found guilty, he will be barred from running for president in next year's election.
There has been conflicting in many cities of the country since the trial of Mr. Sonkoa began on March 16.
Last week, President Macky Sall asked the police to take the necessary measures to ensure security after the ongoing protests.
No comments