Sunday, February 19, 2012

Political Unrest Grows In Senegal One Week Before The Election



Senegal Protesters Clash With Police Ahead Of Vote -- The Telegraph

Riot police in Senegal fired tear gas and rubber bullets at stone-throwing demonstrators after prayers at a mosque in Dakar, in fresh violence a week before presidential elections.

Rescue workers took away one man who was unconscious after being hit by a rubber bullet, an AFP journalist witnessed.

It was the latest violence in days of urban clashes between police and protesters trying to defy a ban and hold demonstrations against 85-year-old President Abdoulaye Wade's plan to run for a third term in office.

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More News On The Unrest In Senegal

Senegal protests intensify days before contentious presidential poll; death toll rises by 2 -- Washington Post/AP
Protesters and police clash as Senegal election nears -- CNN
Senegal security forces clash with rioters ahead of Feb 26 vote -- Times of India/Reuters
Violence Breaks Out at Protest Against Senegal's President -- Voice of America
Senegal violence continues over president's third-term bid -- The Guardian
Senegal protesters clash with police a week before vote -- AFP
Clashes in Senegal ahead of presidential poll -- Reuters
Youssou N'Dour interview: 'Senegal is turning into a dictatorship' -- The Telegraph
U.S. Committed To Democracy In Senegal -- Voice of America editorial

My Comment: Why another third term? Sighhh .... I guess some politicians can never let go pf the perks that political power gives them.

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