Violent Protests Erupt in Senegal Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Sonko
Two people have been killed in Senegal during protests following the arrest of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, who is facing charges including plotting an insurrection. The government has dissolved Sonko's political party, Patriots of Senegal (PASTEF), accusing it of inciting unrest. Supporters of Sonko claim that the ruling party is attempting to sideline him ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Sonko, a former tax inspector, has faced multiple legal issues that he believes are aimed at disqualifying him from running for the presidency in 2024.