Nine people were killed in clashes between police and supporters of Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko after he was sentenced to two years for corrupting youth. The opposition said the verdict was politically motivated
after he was sentenced to two years in prison on charges of corrupting youth. The opposition says the verdict, which could prevent Sonko from running in elections next year, was politically motivated.
Ka told the state broadcaster the situation was now mainly under control and that the few remaining "incursions" were being handled. Thursday and Friday's riots were the latest bout in months of violence 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.The United Nations, the African Union and West Africa's main regional bloc have condemned the violence. France urged restraint and dialogue to resolve the crisis.
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