Senegal: President Sall demands measures to stop unrest

Senegal: President Sall demands measures to stop unrest

Senegal's President Macky Sall asked the government on Wednesday to take measures to "preserve public order" after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one person dead.

In Senegal, President Macky Sall demands measures to stop the unrest

A young man was killed Tuesday in Casamance in clashes between supporters of the opponent Ousmane Sonko and security forces.

Senegal president Macky Sall asks govt to take measures to stop unrest

Protests over the defamation trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko flared violence in several cities across the country since it opened on 16 March, leaving at least one person dead.