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February 5, 2024

Protests Erupt in Senegal After President Macky Sall Moves to Delay Elections
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In Senegal, security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in the
capital Dakar after President Macky Sall moved to postpone this month's
elections. Demonstrations took place as the National Assembly gathered
to debate the issue.

Protester: "We are only defending ourselves. He meddles with the
constitution. He meddles with the newspapers. He meddles with the
population. He does everything he can to put us in a difficult position.
I say it, and I repeat it once again: We are not fighting for a simple
cause; we are fighting for freedom."