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Protests in Senegal as presidential hopeful Sonko faces libel charge

Ousmane Sonko supporters protest

Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clash with security forces ahead of his court appearance in Dakar, Senegal on March 16, 2023. PHOTO | ZOHRA BENSEMRA | REUTERS

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Police fired tear gas at stone-hurling protesters in Senegal's capital on Thursday ahead of a court case involving a prominent opposition politician that has triggered anger among youth.

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