Senegal in Turmoil: Protests and Social Media Blocks Amidst Opposition Leader's Sentencing

Clashes between police and protesters in Senegal continue for a second day, resulting in the death of 10 people. The violence was sparked by the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison on charges of corrupting youth, which the opposition claims was politically motivated. Riot police and soldiers have been deployed to reinforce security and have cracked down on the demonstrations with tear gas. The protests have also led to attacks on supermarkets, shops, banks, police stations, and public transport networks. The United Nations, the African Union, and West Africa's main regional bloc have condemned the violence, while France has urged restraint and dialogue to resolve the crisis.