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Senegal: 15 dead in two days, Amnesty International expresses concern

Senegal has been in a tense situation for three days. At least 15 people have been killed in the recent clashes.

These people were killed during violent clashes between security forces and demonstrators who are still protesting against the sentencing of opponent Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison.

“Firearms should only be used to protect one’s own life and the life of others. We have not seen this kind of situation in the various elements that have circulated in social networks and on television. Admittedly, the protests were violent, but the use of force exceeded all limits,” said the executive director of the Senegalese branch of Amnesty, Seydi Gassama, reports RFI.

Riot police officers walk near a car set on fire during clashes between supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and security forces after Sonko was sentenced to prison in Dakar Senegal June 1, 2023 REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra

This escalation of violence could intensify if the convict is not released.

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