Senegalese women fear rights setback over Sonko rape trial:
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Quick Glance: Senegalese opposition leader Sonko arrested in Dakar
- Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested while leading a convoy of supporters towards Dakar.
- A man was killed in clashes between security forces and Sonko's supporters.
- Sonko is facing a rape trial that could make him ineligible for the next presidential election.
- The prosecutor is demanding a 10-year jail term for Sonko.
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Senegal's Sonko claims he is being 'illegally held' as 'national dialogue' opens
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Senegal unrest flares again over opposition leader: Dozens of protesters clashed with security forces in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on Monday after lawmakers and ...
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Senegal's Sonko claims he is being 'illegally held' as 'national dialogue' opens
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Senegal unrest flares again over opposition leader: Dozens of protesters clashed with security forces in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on Monday after lawmakers and ...
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Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict: The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko ...
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Protests erupt after allegations of Senegalese leader’s detention: Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was diverted to his home after he attempted to lead a convoy ...
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Senegalese opposition leader Sonko arrested and escorted to Dakar: Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Sunday while leading a convoy of ...
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New Senegal president, new cabinet, same limits on women: Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family
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President Bassirou Faye’s promise to loosen Senegal ties with France proving tough to keep
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