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Senegal/Morocco: Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco
Senegal plans to seek a royal pardon or prisoner transfer after 18 fans received prison terms from Moroccan courts for pitch invasion and violence at AFCON final.
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Senegal/Morocco: Senegal Denounces Jail Sentence for Football Fans in Morocco
Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
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A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 18 Senegalese nationals to between three and one year in prison and fines of up to 5,000 dirhams (about $550) for rioting during the Africa Cup of Nations finals. They were accused of rioting after the referee awarded a penalty kick to Morocco during the tournament, which ended on January 18. Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko told parliament: "It is unfortunate that this is going beyond the realm of s…
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 40%
C 20%
R 40%
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