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Violence ongoing after Senegal court sentences opposition leader Ousmane Sonko for ‘corrupting youth’.Violence ongoing after Senegal court sentences opposition leader Ousmane Sonko for ‘corrupting youth’.

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Ousmane Sonko, a strong rival to the president, was sentenced in absentia to two years in prison after a trial that many Senegalese considered politically motivated.

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Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media.Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media.

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Supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko threw rocks at riot police and set fire to busses on Thursday after a court sentenced him in absentia to two years in jail, hitting his chances of running for president next year.Supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko threw rocks at riot police and set fire to busses on Thursday after a court sentenced him in absentia to two years in jail, hitting his chances of running for president next year.

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Amber Peterman on Twitter: "Hours ago in #Dakar, after a two yr saga ~ Senegalese opposition leader Sonko was acquitted of rape, but charged w/ "corrupting youth" Senegal only criminalized rape in 2020 & women's rights activists fear a backsliding @ElianPeltier via @nytimes https://t.co/Jh2OPP85Jb https://t.co/ZbN1uDAzdU" / Twitter

Chérif Sadio on Twitter: "#FreeSenegal : The leader, Ousmane Sonko, who would be a strong election opponent to the current president, was sentenced to two years in prison after a trial that many senegalese considered politically motivated. https://t.co/SbHN9Y53GM" / Twitter

Sam Mednick on Twitter: "Opposition leader in #Senegal is sentenced to 2 years in prison for corrupting youth. Analysts say the verdict "cements the criticism that (President) Sall’s government is weaponizing the judiciary to eliminate prominent rivals that could shake his rule" https://t.co/18Rv5QEJPA" / Twitter

Alfons López Tena 🦇 on Twitter: "Senegal's main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to 2 years in prison, which bars him from running in next year's election. A court acquitted him of charges of rape and issuing death threats, but found him guilty of "corrupting youth" https://t.co/sE3gjjgMQp" / Twitter

Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.Protests erupt as politician Ousmane Sonko is cleared of rape but gets two years for another offence.

Ousmane Sonko trial: Senegal opposition leader sentenced for 'corrupting youth' - BBC News

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A court in Senegal's capital says opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been convicted of corrupting youth but acquitted of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor. He was sentenced to two years in prison. Sonko was not present in the courtroom when the verdict was issued in Dakar on Thursday. His lawyer says a warrant for the politician's arrest hasn't been issued yet. Under Senegalese law, the conviction would bar Sonko from running in next year's presidential election. He and his supporters maintain his legal troubles are part of a government effort to derail his candidacy.

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On Thursday, a criminal court in Dakar sentenced Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' imprisonment on a charge of "corrupting young people", while acquitting him of rape.On Thursday, a criminal court in Dakar sentenced Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, ...

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Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars on Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expectedPolice fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars on Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected

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Clashes between police and supporters of the opposition leader in Senegal have left one person dead and several injured, friends of the victim told The Associated PressClashes between police and supporters of the opposition leader in Senegal have left one person dead and several injured, friends of the victim told The Associated Press

Clashes between Senegal's police and supporters of opposition leader leave one dead, others hurt

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Protesters have clashed with security forces in Senegal over the treatment of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.

Unrest flares in Senegal over opposition leader

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected on charges against the politician. Ousmane Sonko is being tried for rape and death threats against a woman working at a […]DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict…

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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict…

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A riot police officer shots tear gas at demonstrators during a protest at the Cheikh Anta Diop University campus in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, June 1, 2023. Senegal opposition leader Ousmane

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Violence erupted in Senegal's capital Dakar on Thursday after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years' jail for "corrupting youth," a move that dims his hopes of contesting next year's presidential election.- Election bid - The violence came hours after the Dakar criminal court ruling against Sonko.Violence erupted in Senegal's capital Dakar on Thursday after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years' jail for "corrupting youth," a move that dims his hopes of contesting next year's presidential election.- Election bid - The violence came hours after the Dakar criminal court ruling against Sonko.

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Senegalese opposition leader jailed for two years for ‘corrupting youth’

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Dakar, Jun 1 (EFE).- A court in Senegal sentenced on Thursday opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison for “corrupting” minors but acquitted him of rape charges. The verdict means Sonko will be stripped of his right to run in the 2024 presidential elections. Sonko’s conviction comes after he was tried on May …

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DAKAR (Reuters) - A court in Senegal on Thursday acquitted leading opposition politician and presidential aspirant Ousmane Sonko of charges of rape and making death threats, but sentenced him to two years in jail for corrupting youth. Sonko, 48, wa...DAKAR (Reuters) - A court in Senegal on Thursday acquitted leading opposition politician and presidential aspirant Ousmane Sonko of charges of rape and making death threats, but sentenced him to two years in jail for corrupting youth. Sonko, 48, wa...

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Once convicted of "corruption of minors," Ousmane Sonko will not be able to participate in the 2024 presidential elections.

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Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Sunday while leading a convoy of supporters from his native Zighinchor, in Casamance, towards the capital, Dakar.

Senegalese opposition leader Sonko arrested and escorted to Dakar

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Senegal Unrest Flares Again Over Opposition Leader

Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected.

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Police fired tear gas and demonstrators burned cars Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as tensions rise in the capital days before a court verdict is expected. Sonko is being tried for rape and death threats against a woman working at a massage parlor, and could face up to 10 years in prison. If convicted, he would would be barred from running in next year’s presidential elections. Sonko and his supporters maintain his legal troubles are part of an effort by President Macky Sall’s government to derail his candidacy. The clashes came a day after police stopped Sonko’s “freedom caravan," traveling from his hometown of Ziguinchor, to the capital, Dakar and forced him into his home.

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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted Thursday of corrupting youth but acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. The court sentenced Sonko to two years in prison. He did not attend his trial in the capital, Dakar, and […] | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New MexicoDAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted Thursday of corrupting youth but acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death t…

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(CNN) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media.(CNN) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting youth,” according to state media.

Senegalese opposition leader jailed for two years for ‘corrupting youth’

A court in Senegal's capital says opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been convicted of corrupting youth but acquitted of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor.A court in Senegal's capital says opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been convicted of corrupting youth but acquitted of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor.

Senegal opposition leader Sonko convicted of corrupting youth, acquitted of rape

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