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The sexual assault case behind Senegal’s unrest
Senegal, a beacon of stability and democracy in West Africa, has been rocked by deadly protests.
Published On 7 Jun 2023
Clashes erupted in Senegal after opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was sentenced to two years in prison on June 1. He was accused of raping a woman who worked in a massage parlor; the court cleared Sonko of rape but found him guilty of a separate offence – immoral behaviour towards individuals younger than 21. Sonko’s supporters have reacted with violent protests in the streets and at least 15 people have died. They claim charges against Sonko are a ploy to prevent him from running in the 2024 presidential elections.
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- Nicolas Haque (@nicolashaque), Al Jazeera correspondent
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