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Senegal Delays Elections to Dec. 15 Amid Mounting Political Turmoil

HeadlineFeb 06, 2024

Senegalese lawmakers voted to delay presidential elections until December 15 following President Macky Sall’s announcement Saturday postponing the vote, which had been scheduled for later this month. Chaos overtook the parliament as opposition lawmakers attempted to block the vote in protest.

Opposition lawmaker: “This is not possible! They’re stealing from the population of Senegal!”

Security forces forcibly removed some lawmakers during the session. The election postponement by President Sall — who has already served the maximum two terms allowed — was followed by street protests and accusations of a “constitutional coup” by his opposition. Rights groups warn Senegal’s democracy and political stability are at stake.

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