Clashes outside Senegal parliament ahead of election delay debate
The Hindu
Senegal's security forces disperse Opposition rally with tear gas ahead of contentious debate on election postponement.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse an Opposition rally outside Senegal’s Parliament on Monday, shortly before the start of a contentious debate on postponing this month’s presidential election.
Several dozen protesters could be heard chanting “Macky Sall dictator” referring to the incumbent President after being scattered by security forces.
Senegal has been grappling with a political crisis since President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay to the February 25 presidential poll, just hours before campaigning was set to officially begin.
Opposition leaders have denounced the move as a “constitutional coup”, saying it is an assault on democracy.
Access to mobile internet was cut in several districts of the capital Dakar on Monday. The government also suspended mobile data last June amid high tensions in the country. The measure has become a common response to curb mobilisation and communication via social networks.
It comes a day after violent street protests shook Dakar, during which security forces also fired tear gas at demonstrators and at least one senior opposition figure was arrested.
The situation has sparked growing international concern, with the United States, European Union and former colonial ruler France all appealing for the vote to be rescheduled as soon as possible.
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