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Senegal’s opposition leader Sonko urges demonstrators to take the streets peacefully
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DAKAR, 9 March, 2021 (TON): Senegal’s famous opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, called the supporters on Monday for much larger protests, however, urged non-violence after the days of deadly clashes in the West African state.
On Monday, Sonko was bailed out but protests took place in the capital Dakar.
At least five people have been killed in clashes between security forces and opposition supporters, who allege that the rape charge is designed to smear Sonko.
President Macky Sall also called for calm, appealing in an address to the nation for protesters to avoid confrontation.
Speaking in Dakar after his release, the opposition leader said, "the revolution has already started and nobody can stop it".
He also urged Senegalese people to keep demonstrating, adding that protests should be much larger but also peaceful.
It is noteworthy that Senegal has been rocked by its worst unrest in years, which began after Sonko was arrested last week.
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