Conflict broke out between opposition supporters and Senegalese police as they protested the election delay in Dakar.
When opposition supporters protested President Macky Sall's decision to postpone Senegal's elections, police used tear gas and made arrests. [Cem Ozdel/Anadolu]
Opposition supporters protested President Macky Sall's decision to postpone Senegalese elections, and police responded by making arrests and using tear gas.
As federal lawmakers got ready to discuss a bill that would formally postpone the vote until February 25, fighting broke out on Sunday.
After the statement on Saturday was rejected by prominent presidential contenders and opposition figures, protesters staged a rally in Dakar, the country's capital, and urged people to protect democracy.
The regional organization of West Africa, ECOWAS, issued an appeal for communication.
Among those detained as
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