Senegal opposition condemns detention of political hostages

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DAKAR, 2 March, 2021 (TON): On Monday, Senegal’s opposition party said police had arrested almost 80 of his supporters, calling them political hostages.

Ousseynou Ly, a Pastef spokesman, told the media that 77 "political hostages" are in detention.

However, Ousmane Sonko the leader of the party who got accused of sexual assault whose supporters subsequently clashed with police during protests outside Sonko's residence on 8 February.

Sonko, the 46-year-old head of the opposition Pastef party, came third in the 2019 presidential election, which saw President Sall win a second term in office, and is considered a future presidential contender in the West African state.

On Monday, a coalition of 20 teachers' unions also called for a 24-hour strike in protest at the alleged arrest of two teachers who support Sonko.

Last week, Senegal's parliament stripped Sonko of his legal immunity, opening the way towards a police investigation of the complaint.

 

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