Senegal in Turmoil: Death Toll Rises Amidst Protests and Social Media Restrictions
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Violence in Senegal has resulted in 15 deaths as supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and police continue to clash. Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth but acquitted on charges of rape and making death threats. His supporters believe the charges are politically motivated to derail his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election. The government crackdown on protests has included arbitrary arrests and restrictions on social media. The international community has called on Senegal’s government to resolve the tensions.
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