Senegal unrest flares again as army is deployed

DAKAR: Police and protestors clashed in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Friday as unrest picked up again one day after a jail sentence for opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in the country in recent memory.

Thursday’s riots were the latest bout in months of protests in Senegal, long considered one of West Africa’s strongest democracies, sparked by Sonko’s court case as well as concerns that President Macky Sall will try to bypass a two-term limit and run again in February elections.Several social media and messaging platforms were still restricted on Friday as the government sought to limit online communications.

Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar was the epicentre of Thursday’s violence, with protesters setting buses, buildings and archives alight and throwing rocks at riot police, who responded by firing tear gas.

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Senegal’s presidential aspirant Sonko sentenced to jail, sparking protestsSenegal’s presidential aspirant Sonko sentenced to jail, sparking protests FMTNews FMTWorld
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Clashes in Senegal after opposition leader sentenced to two yearsDAKAR: Violence erupted in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Thursday after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years’ jail fo...
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

Video replay calls after Norrie ‘double bounce’ row at French Open | The Malaysian InsightPlayers demand all technology be used to eradicate errors on court.
Source: msianinsight - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

Ruud stops Zeppieri to roll into 3rd round at French OpenRuud stops Zeppieri to roll into 3rd round at French Open FMTNews FMTSports
Source: fmtoday - 🏆 5. / 72 Read more »

Anwar unaware Cambodian opposition was in M'sia - ministryCambodian strongman PM claims Rainsy entered M'sia with French passport.
Source: malaysiakini - 🏆 20. / 51 Read more »

Soccer: Ramos to leave Paris St Germain(Reuters) - Spanish defender Sergio Ramos is leaving French Champions Paris St Germain, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »