Senegal's Democratic Crisis: Protests and Postponed Elections Spark Nationwide Unrest
TL;DR
Security forces clashed with protesters in Senegal after the presidential election was postponed to December, sparking fears for the country's democracy. President Macky Sall's decision to delay the polls due to a candidate list dispute has been met with widespread anger and accusations of a "constitutional coup". Opposition groups and some lawmakers have filed legal challenges against the delay, while the European Union has expressed concern and urged Senegal to preserve democracy and organize elections as quickly as possible.
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- Senegal’s president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide The Hill
- Senegal on the brink after elections postponed BBC.com
- Senegal's 'constitutional coup' is part of a global democratic backsliding Financial Times
- Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go wrong? CNN
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