Published 4 months ago

Lawyer of Senegal’s opposition leader Sonko arrested

French lawyer Juan Branco, who is part of the defense team for Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, has been detained in Dakar on charges including terrorism and conspiracy.
Branco was arrested in Mauritania and extradited to Senegal after making a surprise appearance at a news conference for Sonko's legal team.
Sonko himself is facing charges for plotting an insurrection and criminal conspiracy, following his trial for rape that resulted in deadly riots across Senegal. Branco's lawyer claims that these legal proceedings are an attempt to silence him.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

French lawyer for Senegal opposition leader imprisoned in Dakar

DAKAR (Reuters) - Juan Branco, a French lawyer for Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, is in custody in Dakar on terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, among others, his lawyer told Reuters on Sunday. Read full story

4 months ago·Malaysia

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VOA News

French Lawyer for Senegal Opposition Leader Imprisoned in Dakar

Juan Branco, a French lawyer for Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, is in custody in Dakar on terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, among others, his lawyer told Reuters on Sunday. He was arrested in Mauritania and extradited to Senegal on Saturday, his lawyer said. Branco is part of the team defending Sonko, who was detained in late July. Sonko was charged with plotting an insurrection, criminal conspiracy and other offen…

4 months ago·United States

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Anadolu Ajansı

Lawyer of Senegal’s opposition leader Sonko arrested

Juan Branco, a French national, was arrested while trying to leave Senegal, local media reports - Anadolu Ajansı

4 months ago·Turkey

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Le Parisien

Senegal: French lawyer Juan Branco arrested, according to local police

The lawyer was allegedly arrested while trying to flee to Mauritania, local media report. He made people talk about himself by defending the political opponent Ousmane Sonko.

4 months ago·Paris, France

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Le Monde

Juan Branco arrested at the border between Senegal and Mauritania

The Franco-Spaniard, who is part of the team of lawyers of the opponent Ousmane Sonko, had entered Senegal illegally. He had been actively sought after since he appeared in the middle of a press conference in Dakar on 30 July.

4 months ago·Paris, France

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French lawyer for Senegal opposition leader imprisoned in Dakar

French lawyer for Senegal opposition leader imprisoned in Dakar Juan Branco, a French lawyer for Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, is in custody in Dakar on terrorism, conspiracy and public order charges, among others, his lawyer told Reuters on Sunday. He was arrested in Mauritania and extradited to Senegal on Saturday, his lawyer said. Branco is part of the team defending Sonko, who was detained in late July.Sonko was charged wi…

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