US EditionSenegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview as protests erupt nationwide
- Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections, citing the need to resolve controversies over disqualified candidates and conflicts between branches of government.
- The delay sparked violent protests across the country, with opposition leaders calling it a "constitutional coup" and warning of Senegal's reputation as a democratic nation being at stake.
- Senegal's faith in democracy has declined under Sall, with citizens expressing dissatisfaction and rights groups accusing authorities of repressing the media, civil society, and the opposition.
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Las protestas por el aplazamiento electoral en Senegal se cobran un segundo muerto
Dakar, 10 feb (EFE).- Un segundo manifestante murió hoy por las heridas sufridas en las protestas que este viernes sacudieron varias ciudades de Senegal contra el aplazamiento de las presidenciales, que debían celebrarse este 25 de febrero y fueron pospuestas al 15 de diciembre, confirmaron a EFE fuentes de la oposición.Modou Gueye, de 23 años, resultó herido de gravedad tras recibir un impacto de bala en el abdomen en los disturbios ocurridos e…
Violent protests erupt in Senegal after president postpones elections
Security forces in Senegal have clashed with hundreds of protesters in opposition to the delay of the presidential election that was supposed to take place on 25 February. Critics have warned Senegal's reputation as the only stable West African democracy hangs in the balance.
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