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Senegal: Police use teargas against protesters, arrest opposition leaders

Location:
Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
Incident Date: February 4, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0: 3.00
Arrests: 6
Summary: Since President Macky Sall announced the postponement of the presidential elections on February 4, 2024, tension has reached its peak in Senegal. On Sunday, law enforcement fired tear gas at protesters in Dakar who had gathered to demonstrate against the president's announcement. opposition leaders were arrested by the police and later released.