Khadim Ba News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The families of victims of pro-Sonko protests in Senegal demand justice after the violence on June 1st resulted in at least 23 deaths

Investigate Deaths, Injuries; Release Political Prisoners; Ensure Free AssemblySenegalese authorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 16 deaths have been reported, including two members of the security forces, and injuries of scores of others. The government should...

Click to expand Image Supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clash with security forces on June 2, 2023, after Sonko was sentenced to prison in Dakar, Senegal. 2023 REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra (Nairobi) -Senegaleseauthorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. At least 16 deaths have been reported, including two members of the security forces, and injuries of scores of others. The government should unconditionally release...

Senegalese authorities should immediately ensure an independent and credible investigation into the violence during protests in the capital, Dakar, and across the country since May 31, 2023.

News and Press Release in English on Senegal about Protection and Human Rights; published on 5 Jun 2023 by HRW