President Macky Sall's mandate as president to end on April 2
Sall however said that he cannot issue a decree to hold the election before a national dialogue takes place.
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Sall however said that he cannot issue a decree to hold the election before a national dialogue takes place.
Sall however said that he cannot issue a decree to hold the election before a national dialogue takes place.
Despite the fresh breath of air occasioned by the ruling of the Constitutional Council, there is still tension in the air, thanks to several unanswered questions.
Any rejection of the decision risks further fanning public outcry which has already triggered clashes between protesters and police.
Amnesty International and UN human rights office called on Senegalese government to probe the killings and police brutality against protesters.