Senegal rocked by more unrest as police clash with opposition protesters

Senegal rocked by more unrest as police quell protests

Police fired tear gas at stone-hurling protesters in Senegal's capital on Thursday ahead of a court case involving a prominent opposition politician that has triggered anger among youth. Demonstrators in Dakar burned tires and set fire to buses and a large supermarket, the latest outbreak of violence that has shaken…

Protests in Senegal Turn Violent as Opposition Leader Heads to Court

Demonstrations come as Ousmane Sonko faces trial for alleged defamation

Sonko court appearance sparks unrest in Senegal's capital

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities forcibly removed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from his car Thursday and escorted him to a court appearance, blocking his supporters from following him and sparking unrest in parts of the capital.

Sonko court appearance sparks unrest in Senegal's capital

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities forcibly removed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from his car Thursday and escorted him to a court appearance, blocking his supporters from following him and sparking unrest in parts of the capital.

Sonko court appearance sparks unrest in Senegal's capital

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Authorities forcibly removed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from his car Thursday and escorted him to a court appearance, blocking his supporters from following him and sparking unrest in parts of the capital.

Senegal: Protesters Rally in Support of Opposition Leader Ahead of Trial

Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko are staging three days of protests ahead of a defamation trial that could stop the 48-year-old from contesting next year's presidential election.